Calibration of α Centauri and the uniqueness of the mixing length

in Lecture Notes in Physics (1995), 458

Taking into account the uncertainties in the metallicity parameter, Z, the authors discuss the uniqueness of the mixing length convection parameter, α, by calibration of the α Centauri binary system. The ... [more ▼]

Taking into account the uncertainties in the metallicity parameter, Z, the authors discuss the uniqueness of the mixing length convection parameter, α, by calibration of the α Centauri binary system. The results support the hypothesis of a unique value of α for both stars (equal to the solar one) for high values of Z. [less ▲]