Published 1979 | Version v1
Journal article

The effect of convection and semi-convection on the C/O yield of massive stars

  • 1. Arizona Univ., Tucson (USA)

Description

The C/O ratio produced during core helium burning affects the future evolution and nucleosynthetic yield of massive stars. This ratio is shown to be sensitive to the treatment of convection as well as uncertainties in nuclear rates. By minimizing the effect of semi-convection and reducing the size of the convective core, mass loss in OB stars increases the C/O ratio. (Author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Acta Astron.
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
1
Series
Acta Astron.
Journal Page Range
17-23
ISSN
0001-5237

INIS

Country of Publication
Poland
Country of Input or Organization
Poland
INIS RN
12630896
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Numerical Data
Descriptors DEI
CARBON; CONVECTION; HELIUM BURNING; OXYGEN; QUANTITY RATIO; STAR EVOLUTION; THEORETICAL DATA
Descriptors DEC
DATA; ELEMENTS; ENERGY TRANSFER; HEAT TRANSFER; INFORMATION; NONMETALS; NUMERICAL DATA; STAR BURNING