The solar, exoplanet and cosmological lithium problems

J. Meléndez*, I. Ramírez, L. Casagrande, M. Asplund, B. Gustafsson, D. Yong, J. D. do Nascimento, M. Castro, M. Bazot

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    Abstract

    We review three Li problems. First, the Li problem in the Sun, for which some previous studies have argued that it may be Li-poor compared to other Suns. Second, we discuss the Li problem in planet hosting stars, which are claimed to be Li-poor when compared to field stars. Third, we discuss the cosmological Li problem, i. e. the discrepancy between the Li abundance in metal-poor stars (Spite plateau stars) and the predictions from standard Big Bang Nucleosynthesis. In all three cases we find that the "problems" are naturally explained by non-standard mixing in stars.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)193-200
    Number of pages8
    JournalAstrophysics and Space Science
    Volume328
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

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