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The Light Elements Be and B as Stellar Chronometers in the Early Galaxy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 May 2016

Timothy C. Beers ,
Takeru K. Suzuki  and
Yuzuru Yoshii
Timothy C. Beers
Affiliation:
Michigan State University, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, E. Lansing, MI 48824 USA
Takeru K. Suzuki
Affiliation:
University of Tokyo, Dept. of Astronomy, School of Science, University of Tokyo; Theoretical Astrophysics Division, National Astronomical Observatory, Mitaka, Tokyo, 181-8588 Japan
Yuzuru Yoshii
Affiliation:
University of Tokyo, Institute of Astronomy, School of Science, University of Tokyo, Mitaka, Tokyo, 181-8588 Japan; Research Center for the Early Universe, School of Science, University of Tokyo Japan

Abstract

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Recent detailed simulations of Galactic Chemical Evolution have shown that the heavy elements, in particular [Fe/H], are expected to exhibit a weak, or absent, correlation with stellar ages in the early Galaxy due to the lack of efficient mixing of interstellar material enriched by individual Type II supernovae. A promising alternative ‘chronometer’ of stellar ages is suggested, based on the expectation that the light elements Be and B are formed primarily as spallation products of Galactic Cosmic Rays.

Type
5. Abundance of Beryllium and Boron
Information
Symposium - International Astronomical Union , Volume 198: The Light Elements and their Evolution , 2000 , pp. 425 - 431
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of the Pacific 2000 

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