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The Asymptotic Giant Branch

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 May 2016

J. C. Lattanzio  and
C. A. Frost
J. C. Lattanzio
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, Monash University, Australia
C. A. Frost
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematics, Monash University, Australia

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For stars with masses between about 1 and 8 M⊙ the ascent of the Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) is the last nuclear powered evolutionary stage. Following this the stars eject a planetary nebula and fade as white dwarfs. Although only short in duration, the AGB is very important due to the nucleosynthesis which occurs. Here we briefly review the species produced and the mechanism for their production. We then discuss the current uncertainties in quantitative predictions of this nucleosynthesis, which centre on our determination of convective boundaries.

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Evolved Stars
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Symposium - International Astronomical Union , Volume 189: Fundamental Stellar Properties: The Interaction Between Observation and Theory , 1997 , pp. 373 - 380
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Copyright © Kluwer 1997 

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