Abundance anomalies in globular cluster stars

J. C. Lattanzio, C. A. Tout

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Abstract

We present a summary of the extensive problems posed by the curious abundance correlations seen in stars in Galactic globular clusters. We discuss three scenarios, and conclude that only one seems to be consistent with the observations. Even this is still rather unsatisfying from many viewpoints. We determine the kind of nucleosynthesis required and discuss AGB stars as the possible source. Some calculations seem to rule out AGB stars and others seem to favour them. The reasons for the differences are discussed. No satisfying conclusion is reached!

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStars and Nuclei
Subtitle of host publicationA Tribute to Manuel Forestini
Pages189-197
Number of pages9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Jun 2006
EventStars and Nuclei: A Tribute to Manuel Forestini - Observatoire de Grenoble, France
Duration: 4 Mar 20045 Mar 2004

Publication series

NameEAS Publications Series
Volume19
ISSN (Print)1633-4760

Conference

ConferenceStars and Nuclei: A Tribute to Manuel Forestini
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityObservatoire de Grenoble
Period4/03/045/03/04

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