Composition-dependent CNO homology
ID: composition-dependent-cno-homology
For homologous, chemically uniform, gas-pressure-supported radiative stars with specific energy generation and composition-dependent constant opacity, stellar homology gives and . Equating them gives the displayed scalings. Hydrogen depletion changes both mean molecular weight and electron-scattering opacity; holding composition fixed gives and . The power-law burning approximation applies only while hydrogen fuel remains.
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