The evolution of the oxygen abundance in the Galaxy

Authors
Matteucci, F Chiappini, C
Citation
F. Matteucci et C. Chiappini, The evolution of the oxygen abundance in the Galaxy, NEW ASTR R, 45(8), 2001, pp. 567-570
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Space Sciences
Journal title
NEW ASTRONOMY REVIEWS
ISSN journal
13876473 → ACNP
Volume
45
Issue
8
Year of publication
2001
Pages
567 - 570
Database
ISI
SICI code
1387-6473(200107)45:8<567:TEOTOA>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
We review the predictions relative to the evolution of the [O/Fe] as a func tion of [Fe/H] in the Galaxy. In particular, we discuss the influence of di fferent stellar yields as well as different SN (II, I) rates on the [O/Fe] ratio. Possible explanations for the steep rise of the [O/Fe] ratio at low metallicities, as indicated by recent observations, are critically discusse d. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.