Atomic Diffusion in Stars

• Main Authors: Michaud, Georges (Author), Alecian, Georges (Author), Richer, Jacques (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2015.
• Series: Astronomy and Astrophysics Library,
• Subjects: Physics.; Astrophysics.; Cosmology.; Nuclear physics.; Astrophysics and Astroparticles.; Particle and Nuclear Physics.

This book gives an overview of atomic diffusion, a fundamental physical process, as applied to all types of stars, from the main sequence to neutron stars. The superficial abundances of stars as well as their evolution can be significantly affected. The authors show where atomic diffusion plays an e...