Stellar yields-theory and observations

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Abstract

Stellar yields are an essential tool for studies of chemical evolution. For low and intermediate-mass stars (0.8 up to 8-10M ⊙) the richest nucleosynthesis occurs when the stars are on the asymptotic giant branch (AGB) of stellar evolution. We discuss the main nucleosynthesis outcomes, along with the uncertainties that affect the theoretical calculations. The uncertainties in the physics can be improved by comparing theoretical models to observations, including chemically peculiar metal-poor stars, along with AGB stars and their progeny.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Subtitle of host publicationAstronomy in Focus: As presented at the IAU XXIX General Assembly, 2015
EditorsPiero Benvenuti
Place of PublicationCambridge UK
PublisherCambridge University Press
Pages162-163
Number of pages2
Volume11
EditionA29B
ISBN (Print)9781107169838
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2015
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Astronomical Union
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISSN (Print)1743-9213

Keywords

  • AGB and post-AGB
  • carbon
  • evolution
  • galaxies: abundances
  • Galaxy: abundances
  • stars: abundances

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