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Some problems in constructing massive star models containing a chemically-inhomogeneous convective core with the local mixing-length theory

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Some problems in constructing the massive star models which have a chemically-inhomogeneous convective core by using the local mixing-length theory are indicated. One problem is negative helium flux. Another one is a large discontinuity in velocity in the convective region. It does not seem easy to reconcile these problems with the present local mixing-length theory.

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    Minoru Umezu

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Umezu, M. Some problems in constructing massive star models containing a chemically-inhomogeneous convective core with the local mixing-length theory. Astrophys Space Sci 162, 13–25 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00653341

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