Turbulence pressure in convection zone

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The discussion centers on finding a formula for turbulence pressure in the convection zone of stars, specifically as a function of temperature. Participants reference two academic papers for potential insights but express concern over the complexity of the subject. The focus is on avoiding time-dependence and magnetic influences while working on a composite polytrope model. There is a desire to identify specific terms in equations that can be attributed to convection effects. Overall, the conversation seeks clarity on turbulence pressure in stellar convection zones.
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Is there a formula for turbulence pressure that is a function of temperature ( in the convection zone of a star )?
 
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Helios said:
Is there a formula for turbulence pressure that is a function of temperature ( in the convection zone of a star )?
I didn't look at the whole thing yet, but it should be on:
http://chjaa.bao.ac.cn/2004/2004_4_5p490.pdf (Pages 2 & 3) or at:

http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/ApJ/journal/issues/ApJS/v108n2/33389/33389.web.pdf (Page 6).
 
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The complexity of that is far too daunting. I want to avoid time-dependence and certainly magnetism. Frankly, I'll tell you what I'm working on and that is a composite polytrope; n=3 inside and n=1.5 for a convective envelope. Now I would like to be able to point to some term in an equation and say this part is due to convection. My articulation is vague at this point and I would welcome any ideas.
 

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