Lithium and proton-capture elements in globular clusters: implications for multiple population scenarios

Valentina D'Orazi, Raffaele Gratton

Published 2020-06-18Version 1

In the multiple population framework, a number of studies have been accomplished in order to explore the behaviour of lithium with proton-capture element abundances (e.g., Na, O, Al) in globular cluster stars. Lithium offers perhaps one of the most severe constraints on the stellar source of internal pollution in these complex systems. Given its vulnerability, we expect that material processed via the hot H-burning, re-cycled in the formation of the subsequent generation(s), is free of Li. However, Nature breaks our expectations. In this contribution, we will review the current status of this field, by examining the controversial, surprising results and implications.