Extra–Mixing Processes in Asymptotic Giant Branch Stars

Richard James Stancliffe, John Charles Lattanzio

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Abstract

Extra mixing is the mixing of material in regions that are stable against convection. We identify two situations in asymptotic giant branch stars where extra mixing is thought to be required. We then discuss four physical processes that might be the cause of such mixing: convective overshooting, rotational mixing, internal gravity waves and thermohaline mixing. The first three are discussed in terms of the formation of the 13C pocket, while the last is discussed in relation to abundance changes during the interpulse. We round off this review with some comments on how progress might be made in this area.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASP Conference Series
Subtitle of host publicationWHY GALAXIES CARE ABOUT AGB STARS II: SHINING EXAMPLES AND COMMON INHABITANTS
EditorsFranz Kerschbaum
Place of PublicationSan Francisco CA USA
PublisherAstronomical Society of the Pacific
Pages29-38
Number of pages10
Volume445
ISBN (Electronic)9781583817711
ISBN (Print)9781583817704
Publication statusPublished - 2011
EventConference on Why Galaxies Care About AGB Stars II (2010): Shining Examples and Common Inhabitants - University Campus, Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Duration: 16 Aug 201020 Aug 2010

Publication series

NameASP Conference Series
PublisherAstronomical Society of the Pacific
Volume445

Conference

ConferenceConference on Why Galaxies Care About AGB Stars II (2010)
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period16/08/1020/08/10

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