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On the relation between the mass loss rate and the stellar parameters of OB-type stars

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We discuss mass loss relations for OB-type stars as a function of luminosity, effective temperature, and mass. We conclude that a simple first order linear regression relation is as good as any other more sophisticated relation, with the advantage that the simple form consumes much less computer time when used in evolutionary codes.

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  1. Astrofysisch Instituut, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussel, Belgium

    K. Vyverman & W. Van Rensbergen

  2. Dept. of Physics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussel, Belgium

    D. Vanbeveren

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Vyverman, K., Van Rensbergen, W. & Vanbeveren, D. On the relation between the mass loss rate and the stellar parameters of OB-type stars. Space Sci Rev 66, 191–192 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00771063

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