Undergrad Variations in the speed of sound in a star

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The discussion centers on the interpretation of the y-axis variable ##\delta c/c## in relation to the speed of sound variations within a star, specifically addressing whether it indicates relative error between theoretical and experimental values or fluctuations in sound speed. The participants highlight a significant discrepancy in current models within the radius range of 0.4 to 0.65 R/R0, questioning whether this region is characterized by radiative or convective zones. The need for clarity on these concepts is emphasized, particularly for those with a background in stellar physics.

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I try to understand the following graphics with x-axis being the radius of a typical star :

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I would like to knwo if ##\delta c/c## (y-axis) represents the relative error between theoretical and experimental values or if it represents the fluctuations of speed of sound inside. If these are fluctuations, one could get the mean speed all over radii or standard deviation.

I am not sure what it is exactly.

Any help is welcome
 

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lecture is available on this link

Thanks in advance
 
fab13 said:
I would like to knwo if δc/c\delta c/c (y-axis) represents the relative error between theoretical and experimental values...
That's it. As explained in the graph on the previous page of the presentation you linked.
 
So the main discrepancy in current models is in the zone 0.4 - 0.65 R/R0 : can anyone could explain what's the origin of this issue ?

at R = 0.4 - 0.65 R0, are we in radiative or convective zone ?

Regards
 
Could anyone help me on this current discrepancy ? or if someone had stellar physics knowledge ... thanks
 
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