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Transport Processes in Stars: Diffusion, Rotation, Magnetic fields and Internal Waves

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 November 2008

S. Talon*
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Département de Physique, Université de Montréal, CP 6128, succursale centre-ville, Montréal, Québec, H3C 3J8
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Abstract

In this paper, I explore various transport processes that have a large impact of the distribution of elements inside stars and thus, on stellar evolution. A heuristic description of the physics behind equations is provided, and key references are given. Finally, for each process, I will briefly review (some) important results as well as discuss directions for future work.

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© EAS, EDP Sciences, 2008

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