Monte Carlo Simulations of Globular Cluster Evolution. V. Binary Stellar Evolution [PDF]
We study the dynamical evolution of globular clusters containing primordial binaries, including full single and binary stellar evolution using our Monte Carlo cluster evolution code updated with an adaptation of the single and binary stellar evolution codes SSE/BSE from Hurley et. al (2000, 2002). We describe the modifications we have made to the code.
Ashman+30 more
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Is there a mass discrepancy in the Cepheid binary OGLE-LMC-CEP0227? [PDF]
Context. The Cepheid mass discrepancy, the difference between masses predicted from stellar evolution and stellar pulsation calculations, is a challenge for the understanding of stellar astrophysics. Recent models of the eclipsing binary Cepheid OGLE-LMC-CEP-0227 have suggested that the discrepancy may be resolved. Aims.
Bono+36 more
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Pulsation Period Change & Classical Cepheids: Probing the Details of Stellar Evolution [PDF]
Measurements of secular period change probe real-time stellar evolution of classical Cepheids making these measurements powerful constraints for stellar evolution models, especially when coupled with interferometric measurements. In this work, we present stellar evolution models and measured rates of period change for two Galactic Cepheids: Polaris and
Bisol, Alexandra C.+3 more
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The propagation of uncertainties in stellar population synthesis modeling I: The relevance of uncertain aspects of stellar evolution and the IMF to the derived physical properties of galaxies [PDF]
The stellar masses, mean ages, metallicities, and star formation histories of galaxies are now commonly estimated via stellar population synthesis (SPS) techniques. SPS relies on stellar evolution calculations from the main sequence to stellar death, stellar spectral libraries, phenomenological dust models, and stellar initial mass functions (IMFs ...
Abazajian+80 more
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Planetary Nebulae as Probes of Stellar Evolution and Populations [PDF]
Planetary Nebulae (PNe) have been used satisfactory to test the effects of stellar evolution on the Galactic chemical environment. Moreover, a link exists between nebular morphology and stellar populations and evolution. We present the latest results on Galactic PN morphology, and an extension to a distance unbiased and homogeneous sample of Large ...
A Renzini+14 more
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Improving 1D Stellar Models with 3D Atmospheres [PDF]
Stellar evolution codes play a major role in present-day astrophysics, yet they share common issues. In this work we seek to remedy some of those by the use of results from realistic and highly detailed 3D hydrodynamical simulations of stellar ...
Mosumgaard Jakob Rørsted+4 more
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Building Blue Stragglers with Stellar Collisions [PDF]
The evolution of stellar collision products in cluster simulations has usually been modelled using simplified prescriptions. Such prescriptions either replace the collision product with an (evolved) main sequence star, or assume that the collision product was completely mixed during the collision.
Glebbeek, E., Pols, O. R.
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Red supergiants and stellar evolution [PDF]
11 pages, 5 figures, Betelgeuse workshop, November 2012, Paris. To be published in the European Astronomical Society Publications Series, editors: Pierre Kervella, Thibaut Le Bertre & Guy ...
Ekström S.+4 more
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Introduction to the Theory of Stellar Evolution [PDF]
In this chapter we briefly review the basics of the theory of stellar evolution.
Beccari,G, CARRARO, GIOVANNI
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Uncertainties in AGB Evolution and Nucleosynthesis [PDF]
We summarise the evolution and nucleosynthesis in AGB and Super-AGB stars. We then examine the major sources of uncertainty, especially mass-loss.
Karakas, Amanda, Lattanzio, John
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