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The solar, exoplanet and cosmological lithium problems.

Authors :
Meléndez, J.
Ramírez, I.
Casagrande, L.
Asplund, M.
Gustafsson, B.
Yong, D.
do Nascimento, Jr., J. D.
Castro, M.
Bazot, M.
Source :
Astrophysics & Space Science; Jul2010, Vol. 328 Issue 1/2, p193-200, 8p, 11 Graphs
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

We review three Li problems. First, the Li problem in the Sun, for which some previous studies have argued that it may be Li-poor compared to other Suns. Second, we discuss the Li problem in planet hosting stars, which are claimed to be Li-poor when compared to field stars. Third, we discuss the cosmological Li problem, i.e. the discrepancy between the Li abundance in metal-poor stars (Spite plateau stars) and the predictions from standard Big Bang Nucleosynthesis. In all three cases we find that the “problems” are naturally explained by non-standard mixing in stars. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0004640X
Volume :
328
Issue :
1/2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Astrophysics & Space Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
52493158
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10509-009-0187-3