Where can I find information about Population III stars?

In summary, the conversation was about someone asking for help in finding articles and papers on the subject of Population III stars, to further their interest. Tom suggests searching on scholar.google.com instead of regular Google, and provides a link with multiple results on the topic. The conversation ends with Cerenkov expressing gratitude for the help.
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Cerenkov
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Hello.

I've performed a Google search on the subject of Population III stars and come up with some results. But I'd now like to go a little further. Could I please be directed to articles and/or papers on this subject, so that I can further my interest?

Thank you for any help given.

Cerenkov.
 
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I've just followed your link Tom and lots of interesting stuff has come up.

Population III stars: hidden or disappeared?

L Tornatore, A Ferrara… - Monthly Notices of the …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
… deposition of both Population II and Population III stars. We find … ; as a result, Population III
star formation continues down to z… of the Population II one); and (ii) Population III star formation …
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[HEADING=2][HTML] [URL='https://adsabs.harvard.edu/pdf/1984ApJ...277..445C']Cosmological consequences of [B]Population III stars[/B][/URL][/HEADING]
BJ Carr, [URL='https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bKrJyyUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra']JR Bond[/URL], [URL='https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mQavesEAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra']WD Arnett[/URL] - The Astrophysical Journal, 1984 - adsabs.harvard.edu
… The possibility that [B]Population[/B] [B]III[/B] [B]stars[/B] could be as massive as 102 M0, independent of whether
… In § [B]III[/B] we consider the generation of light by [B]Population[/B] [B]III[/B] [B]stars[/B]. We will show that, if the …
https://www.physicsforums.com/javascript%3Avoid(0) https://www.physicsforums.com/javascript%3Avoid(0) [URL='https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cites=7787301898208043889&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=0,5&hl=en']Cited by 487[/URL] [URL='https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=related:cWNqSdENEmwJ:scholar.google.com/&scioq=Population+III+stars&hl=en&as_sdt=0,5']Related articles[/URL] [URL='https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=7787301898208043889&hl=en&as_sdt=0,5']All 6 versions[/URL]
[URL='https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/pdf/2002/04/aa1629.pdf'][PDF] aanda.org[/URL]
[HEADING=2][URL='https://www.aanda.org/articles/aa/abs/2002/04/aa1629/aa1629.html']On the properties of massive [B]Population III stars [/B]and metal-free stellar populations[/URL][/HEADING]
D Schaerer - Astronomy & Astrophysics, 2002 - aanda.org
… We present realistic models for massive [B]Population[/B] [B]III[/B] [B]stars[/B] and stellar populations based
on non-LTE model atmospheres, recent stellar evolution tracks and up-to-date evolutionary …
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[URL='https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1086/318663/pdf'][PDF] iop.org[/URL][URL='https://scholar.google.com/scholar?output=instlink&q=info:Dasv1PgSL1AJ:scholar.google.com/&hl=en&as_sdt=0,5&scillfp=16455986448373377796&oi=lle']Full View[/URL]
[HEADING=2][URL='https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1086/318663/meta']On the initial mass function of [B]population III stars[/B][/URL][/HEADING]
F Nakamura, M Umemura - The Astrophysical Journal, 2001 - iopscience.iop.org
… [B]Population[/B] [B]III[/B] [B]stars[/B] are related to various issues that are currently the object of considerable
attention. The luminous [B]Population[/B] [B]III[/B] [B]stars[/B] … suggested that [B]Population[/B] [B]III[/B] [B]stars[/B] were low mass…
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...and much more.  

So, thank you very much!   

Cerenkov.
 

FAQ: Where can I find information about Population III stars?

What are Population III stars?

Population III stars are the first generation of stars that formed in the universe, composed almost entirely of hydrogen and helium. They are thought to have formed shortly after the Big Bang and have very low metallicity, meaning they contain very few elements heavier than helium.

Why are Population III stars important?

Population III stars are important because they provide insight into the early universe and the processes that led to the formation of galaxies and other structures. They also played a crucial role in the production of heavy elements through nuclear fusion, which are necessary for the formation of planets and life.

Where can I find information about the discovery of Population III stars?

Information about the discovery of Population III stars can be found in scientific journals and articles, as well as on reputable websites such as NASA's website or the European Space Agency's website. Books and documentaries about the history of the universe may also contain information about the discovery of Population III stars.

How are Population III stars different from other stars?

Population III stars are different from other stars in several ways. They are much more massive than stars that form later in the universe, and they have very low metallicity. They also have shorter lifespans and are thought to have different spectral characteristics due to their composition.

Are there any known Population III stars in our galaxy?

There are currently no known Population III stars in our galaxy, as they are thought to have all died out long ago. However, scientists are still searching for potential Population III stars in other galaxies, using telescopes and other instruments to study their spectral signatures and determine their composition.

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