Uncertainties in AGB Evolution and Nucleosynthesis

Abstract

We summarise the evolution and nucleosynthesis in AGB and Super-AGB stars. We then examine the major sources of uncertainty, especially mass-loss.

8 pages, no figures. Invited review presented at The 11th Pacific Rim Conference on Stellar Astrophysics "Physics and Chemistry of the Late Stages of Stellar Evolution"

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