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Evolution of the Most Massive Stars

Astrophysics 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

We discuss the physics of the ΩΓ\Omega \Gamma-- Limit, i.e. when the star is unbound as a result of {\emph{both}} rotation and radiation pressure. We suggest that the ΩΓ\Omega \Gamma-- Limit is what makes the Humphreys--Davidson Limit. Stellar filiations are discussed, with an emphasis on the final stages, in particular on the final masses, their angular momentum and the chemical yields with account of rotation. A possible relation between WO stars and GRB is emphasized.

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@article{arxiv.astro-ph/0408320,
  title  = {Evolution of the Most Massive Stars},
  author = {André Maeder and Georges Meynet and Raphael Hirschi},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:astro-ph/0408320},
  year   = {2007}
}

Comments

10 pages, 8 figures, in ``The Fate of the Most Massive Stars'', ASP Conf. Series

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