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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| Format: | Doctoral Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Uppsala universitet, Astronomi och rymdfysik
2009
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-99593 http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:978-91-554-7472-0 |