On the Winds of Carbon Stars and the Origin of Carbon : A Theoretical Study

Carbon is the basis for life, as we know it, but its origin is still largely unclear. Carbon-rich Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) stars (carbon stars) play an important rôle in the cosmic matter cycle and may contribute most of the carbon in the Galaxy. In this thesis it is explored how the dust-drive...

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Main Author: Mattsson, Lars
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Uppsala universitet, Astronomi och rymdfysik 2009
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-99593
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