Convection in the helium flash

Wickett, A. J.

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Convection in the helium flash

VII. Special Topics

A. J. Wickett¹

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The evolution of a star through the helium flash depends upon uncertain aspects of convection theory. Observations place some constraints on the theory of convection in stellar cores.

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Convective Zone
Globular Cluster
Supernova Remnant
Degenerate Electron
Burning Region

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Wickett, A.J. (1977). Convection in the helium flash. In: Spiegel, E.A., Zahn, JP. (eds) Problems of Stellar Convection. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 71. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-08532-7_51

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-08532-7_51
Published: 11 July 2005
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