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Chemical stratification in the atmosphere of Ap star HD 133792

Authors :
Kochukhov, O.
Tsymbal, V.
Ryabchikova, T.
Makaganyk, V.
Bagnulo, S.
Kochukhov, O.
Tsymbal, V.
Ryabchikova, T.
Makaganyk, V.
Bagnulo, S.
Source :
Astronomy and Astrophysics; December 2006, Vol. 460 Issue: 3 p831-842, 12p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Context.High spectral resolution studies of cool Ap stars reveal conspicuous anomalies of the shape and strength of many absorption lines. This is a signature of large atmospheric chemical gradients (chemical stratification) produced by the selective radiative levitation and gravitational settling of chemical species.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00046361 and 14320746
Volume :
460
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs53176285
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20065607