http://arxiv.org/abs/2204.08598
The simplistic but ubiquitous Mixing Length Theory (MLT) formalism is used to model convective energy transport within 1D stellar evolution calculations. The formalism relies on the free parameter $\alpha_{\rm MLT}$, which must be independently calibrated within each stellar evolution program and for any given set of physical assumptions. We present a solar calibration of $\alpha_{\text{MLT}}$ appropriate for use with the AESOPUS opacities, which have recently been made available for use with the MESA stellar evolution software. We report a calibrated value of $\alpha_{\rm MLT}=1.931$ and demonstrate the impact of using an appropriately calibrated value in simulations of a $3 M_{\odot}$ asymptotic giant branch star.
G. Cinquegrana and M. Joyce
Wed, 20 Apr 22
19/62
Comments: 4 pages, 1 figure. Accepted for publication in RNAAS
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