Variations in the speed of sound in a star

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around understanding variations in the speed of sound within a star, particularly focusing on a graphical representation that plots the radius of a star against the relative error or fluctuations in the speed of sound. Participants seek clarification on the interpretation of the graph and the underlying physics involved.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether the y-axis, ##\delta c/c##, indicates relative error between theoretical and experimental values or fluctuations in the speed of sound within the star.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of providing source links for figures to avoid copyright issues.
  • A participant refers to a lecture link that presumably contains relevant information regarding the graph.
  • There is a request for clarification on the origin of discrepancies in current models, specifically in the region of 0.4 - 0.65 R/R0, and whether this zone is radiative or convective.
  • Another participant expresses a desire for assistance regarding the current discrepancies and seeks input from those knowledgeable in stellar physics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express uncertainty regarding the interpretation of the graph and the discrepancies in models, indicating that multiple competing views remain without a clear consensus.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions about the definitions of terms used in the graph and the specific conditions under which the discrepancies occur, particularly concerning the radiative and convective zones.

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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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Can you give the source link? Even when using the Upload feature to attach a figure to your post, it is a good practice to post the source link. It also helps to avoid copyright issues. Thanks.
 
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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