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ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
卷 507, 期 3, 页码 1617-1619出版社
EDP SCIENCES S A
DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/200912998
关键词
nuclear reactions, nucleosynthesis, abundances; stars: evolution; stars: Hertsprung; Russell (HR) and C-M diagrams
资金
- CITA National Fellowship
- NSERC
- National Science Foundation [PHY 05-51164, AST 07-07633]
Context. Ogata et al. (2009, Progr. Theor. Phys., 122, 1055) presented a theoretical determination of the (4)He(alpha alpha,gamma)(12)C, or triple-a, nuclear reaction rate. Their rate differs from the NACRE rate by many orders of magnitude at temperatures relevant for low mass stars. Aims. We explore the evolutionary implications of adopting the OKK triple-alpha reaction rate in low mass stars and compare the results with those obtained using the NACRE rate. Methods. The triple-alpha reaction rates are compared by following the evolution of stellar models at 1 and 1.5 M(circle dot) with Z = 0.0002 and Z = 0.02. Results. Results show that the OKK rate has severe consequences for the late stages of stellar evolution in low mass stars. Most notable is the shortening-or disappearance-of the red giant phase. Conclusions. The OKK triple-alpha reaction rate is incompatible with observations of extended red giant branches and He burning stars in old stellar systems.
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