The Chemical Evolution of the Milky Way

@inproceedings{MTosi1999TheCE,
  title={The Chemical Evolution of the Milky Way},
  author={M.Tosi},
  year={1999}
}
  • M.Tosi
  • Published 17 December 1999
  • Physics
The field of chemical evolution modeling of the Galaxy is experiencing in the last years a phase of high activity and important achievements. There are, however, several open questions which still need to be answered. In this review I summarize what have been the most important achievements and what are some of the most urgent questions to be answered. 
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