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EAS Publications Series
Volume 17, 2005
Element Stratification in Stars: 40 Years of Atomic Diffusion
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| Page(s) | 73 - 82 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/eas:2005101 | |
| Published online | 13 January 2006 | |
G. Alecian, O. Richard and S. Vauclair (eds)
EAS Publications Series, 17 (2005) 73-82
Diffusion in stellar atmospheres
Université de Moncton, Canada
A review of some of the most important studies of the past several decades pertaining to the study of atomic diffusion in stellar atmospheres is presented. A brief description of various studies of radiative accelerations and diffusion calculations in stellar atmospheres is given. Several physical phenomena such as ambipolar diffusion, light-induced drift and the effect of magnetic fields on diffusion are discussed. Results from recent self-consistent model atmospheres including elemental stratification are also reviewed. Particularities of radiative acceleration calculations in stellar atmospheres as well as difficulties and future challenges related to diffusion calculations in stellar atmospheres are also presented.
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