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Linking 1D evolutionary to 3D hydrodynamical simulations of massive stars

Hirschi

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In this contribution we present initial results of a study on convective boundary mixing (CBM) in massive stellar models using the GENEVA stellar evolution code (Eggenberger et al.2008). Before undertaking costly 3D hydrodynamic simulations, it is important to study the general properties of convective boundaries, such as the: composition jump; pressure gradient; and “stiffness”. Models for a 15M? star were computed. We found that for convective shells above the core, the lower (in radius or mass) boundaries are “stiffer” according to the bulk Richardson number than the relative upper (Schwarzschild) boundaries. Thus, we expect reduced CBM at the lower boundaries in comparison to the upper. This has implications on flame front propagation and the onset of novae.

Acceptance Date Oct 28, 2014
Publication Date Mar 23, 2016
Journal Physica Scripta
Print ISSN 0031-8949
Publisher IOP Publishing
Pages 98-99
DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/S1743921314006371
Keywords convection; hydrodynamics; stellar dynamics; turbulence; stars: evolution;stars: interiors
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.1017/S1743921314006371