Retrieving "Mean Molecular Weight" from the archives

Cross-reference notes under review

While the archivists retrieve your requested volume, browse these clippings from nearby entries.

1. Star

   Linked via "mean molecular weight"

   Radiation: In the radiative zone, energy is transported via photons. The opacity)/) of the plasma dictates the efficiency of this process. In lower-mass stars/), the opacity)/) is dominated by electron scattering, whereas in hotter, more massive stars/), bound-free absorption plays a larger role.
   Convection: In the [convective zone](/entries/convec…