The evolution of white dwarfs (WDs) stars is essentially a cooling process that is easier to compute compared to other evolutionary phases. However, sizeable discrepancies are still present between the current theoretical models. In fact, the present knowledge of the physical behavior of matter under the high-density regimes typical of the WD interiors is still affected by significative uncertainties. In this contribute, I will discuss some of the main uncertainties in the input physics adopted in the computation of WD cooling evolution.
White dwarfs and fundamental physics
PRADA MORONI, PIER GIORGIO
2010-01-01
Abstract
The evolution of white dwarfs (WDs) stars is essentially a cooling process that is easier to compute compared to other evolutionary phases. However, sizeable discrepancies are still present between the current theoretical models. In fact, the present knowledge of the physical behavior of matter under the high-density regimes typical of the WD interiors is still affected by significative uncertainties. In this contribute, I will discuss some of the main uncertainties in the input physics adopted in the computation of WD cooling evolution.File in questo prodotto:
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