Published October 1976 | Version v1
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Dynamics of the density inversion zone of a one solar mass star

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The density inversion zone of a one solar mass star was studied by two dimensional numerical fluid dynamics calculations. The turbulent convection in this unstable layer provides a larger turbulent heat flux than predicted by the mixing length theory, thereby removing the density inversion found in the equilibrium model. The instability also causes a periodic sequence of buoyantly rising bubbles that have all of the characteristics of the solar granulation. 10 figs

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Imprint Title
Proceedings of the solar and stellar pulsation conference
Imprint Pagination
p. 36-46.
Report number
LA--6544-C

Conference

Title
Solar and stellar pulsation conference.
Dates
2 Aug 1976.
Place
Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States of America (USA).

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
8316847
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
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Conference
Descriptors DEI
BUBBLES; CONVECTION; HYDROSTATICS; SOLAR GRANULATION; STAR MODELS; SUN; TURBULENCE
Descriptors DEC
ENERGY TRANSFER; HEAT TRANSFER; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; SOLAR ACTIVITY; STARS