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Lithium-rich giants in the Galactic thick disk⋆

Authors :
Monaco, L.
Villanova, S.
Moni Bidin, C.
Carraro, G.
Geisler, D.
Bonifacio, P.
Gonzalez, O. A.
Zoccali, M.
Jilkova, L.
Source :
Astronomy and Astrophysics; May 2011, Vol. 529 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Context.Lithium is a fragile element, which is easily destroyed in the stellar interior. The existence of lithium-rich giants still represents a challenge for stellar evolution models.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00046361 and 14320746
Volume :
529
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs23560421
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201016285