Light elements in massive single and binary stars

Details Light elements in massive single and binary stars Light elements in massive single and binary stars

2010-03-08

arxiv.org/abs/1003.1575v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics

10 pages, 8 figures, to appear in proc. IAU-Symp. 268. C. Charbonnel et al., eds.

Scientific paper

We highlight the role of the light elements (Li, Be, B) in the evolution of massive single and binary stars, which is largely restricted to a diagnostic value, and foremost so for the element boron. However, we show that the boron surface abundance in massive early type stars contains key information about their foregoing evolution which is not obtainable otherwise. In particular, it allows to constrain internal mixing processes and potential previous mass transfer event for binary stars (even if the companion has disappeared). It may also help solving the mystery of the slowly rotating nitrogen-rich massive main sequence stars.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Light elements in massive single and binary stars does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Light elements in massive single and binary stars, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Light elements in massive single and binary stars will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-676888