Evolution of single stars with mass loss.
Abstract
Evidence for mass loss of single stars is discussed. It is shown that for moderate mass loss the evolutionary tracks are similar to those at constant mass but with decreasing luminosity for higher mass loss. For very high mass loss the evolutionary tracks show similarities with those of the mass-losing primaries in massive close binaries with Roche lobe overflow. Computations of evolutionary tracks with mass loss are presented and comparison with observations is made.
- Publication:
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Mass Loss and Evolution of O-Type Stars
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979IAUS...83..313D
- Keywords:
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- Stellar Evolution;
- Stellar Luminosity;
- Stellar Mass Ejection;
- Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram;
- Supergiant Stars;
- Supermassive Stars;
- Astrophysics;
- Mass Loss:Stellar Evolution