Nucleosynthesis of Elements in Low to Intermediate Mass Stars through the AGB Phase
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We present a review of the main phases of stellar evolution with particular emphasis on the nucleosynthesis and mixing mechanisms in lowand intermediate-mass stars. In addition to explicit studies of the effects of the first, second and third dredge-up, we also discuss cool bottom processing and hot bottom burning.
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