Mass-loss rates of Very Massive Stars


Jorick S. Vink

Armagh Observatory

We discuss the basic physics of hot-star winds and we provide mass-loss rates for (very) massive stars. Whilst the emphasis is on theoretical concepts and line-force modelling, we also discuss the current state of observations and empirical modelling, and we address the issue of wind clumping.

Reference: Vink, J.S., 2015, ASSL 412, 77
Status: Other

Weblink: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2015ASSL..412...77V

Comments: Chapter in VMS Book

Email: jsv@arm.ac.uk