Lithium and proton-capture elements in globular clusters: implications for multiple population scenarios
Abstract
In the multiple population framework, a number of studies have been accomplished in order to explore the behaviour of lithium with proton-capture element abundances (e.g., Na, O, Al) in globular cluster stars. Lithium offers perhaps one of the most severe constraints on the stellar source of internal pollution in these complex systems. Given its vulnerability, we expect that material processed via the hot H-burning, re-cycled in the formation of the subsequent generation(s), is free of Li. However, Nature breaks our expectations. In this contribution, we will review the current status of this field, by examining the controversial, surprising results and implications.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2006.10484,
title = {Lithium and proton-capture elements in globular clusters: implications for multiple population scenarios},
author = {Valentina D'Orazi and Raffaele Gratton},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2006.10484},
year = {2020}
}
Comments
Proceedings of "Lithium in the Universe: to Be or not to Be". Published in June 2020