Uncertainties in AGB Evolution and Nucleosynthesis

TL;DR

This paper reviews the evolution and nucleosynthesis processes in AGB and Super-AGB stars, highlighting key uncertainties such as mass-loss rates that affect theoretical predictions.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive summary of AGB and Super-AGB star evolution and identifies major sources of uncertainty, especially in mass-loss modeling.

Findings

Mass-loss is a significant source of uncertainty in AGB models.

Nucleosynthesis yields are sensitive to stellar evolution uncertainties.

The paper emphasizes the need for improved understanding of mass-loss mechanisms.

Abstract

We summarise the evolution and nucleosynthesis in AGB and Super-AGB stars. We then examine the major sources of uncertainty, especially mass-loss.