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The Critical Mass for the Overstability of Massive Zero-Age Main Sequence Stars

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Advances in Helio- and Asteroseismology

Part of the book series: International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale ((IAUS,volume 123))

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The linear stability of massive extreme Pop I stars at the main sequence is investigated with a full nonadiabatic treatment. Contrary to earlier beliefs these stars become vibrationally unstable only beyond a critical mass as high as 440 M at the main sequence.

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© 1988 International Astronomical Union

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Klapp, J., Langer, N., Fricke, K.J. (1988). The Critical Mass for the Overstability of Massive Zero-Age Main Sequence Stars. In: Christensen-Dalsgaard, J., Frandsen, S. (eds) Advances in Helio- and Asteroseismology. International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale, vol 123. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4009-3_82

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