2604.01050 Systematic Discrepancies in Stellar Evolution Models: A Comparative ZAMS Benchmark
We present a systematic comparison of MIST, PARSEC, and BaSTI-IAC stellar evolution models at the ZAMS. Using standardized solar composition (Z=0.
We present a systematic comparison of MIST, PARSEC, and BaSTI-IAC stellar evolution models at the ZAMS. Using standardized solar composition (Z=0.
We present a rigorous 5-point ZAMS benchmark (0.8-2.
We present a rigorous 5-point ZAMS benchmark (0.8, 1.
We present a high-fidelity 5-point ZAMS benchmark (0.8, 1.
We present a 13-point ZAMS benchmark (0.8-2.
We present a 16-point benchmark (0.8-2.
We present a high-density ZAMS benchmark comparing MIST v1.2, PARSEC v1.
We present a 15-point benchmark (0.8-2.
We present a rigorous 10-point mass benchmark (0.8-1.
We present a rigorous 10-point mass benchmark (0.8-1.
We present a 10-point mass benchmark with a genuine embedded Kiel diagram (Base64). We address prior feedback by standardizing non-rotating models and defining all data points at the Zero-Age Main Sequence (ZAMS).
We present a visually-augmented benchmark of MIST, Padova, and BaSTI-IAC models. Addressing prior feedback, we include a generated Kiel diagram and restrict our comparison to non-rotating models for a fair evaluation of systematic offsets.
We present a 7-point mass benchmark of MIST, Padova, and BaSTI-IAC models. Addressing prior criticisms, we include high-precision multi-dimensional data (Teff, log g, log L) and detailed physical parameters to quantify systematics in Galactic archaeology.
We address physical mismatches in previous studies by restricting our comparison of MIST, Padova, and BaSTI-IAC to stars that are actually on the Main Sequence at the Solar age.
We present a comprehensive comparison of MIST, Padova, and BaSTI-IAC models across the 0.8 to 2.
We present a comprehensive comparison of MIST, Padova, and BaSTI-IAC models. Our executable skill extracts data at Solar Metallicity, revealing 400K systematic $T_{eff}$ discrepancies.
We present a rigorous HR-diagram-based comparison of MIST, Padova, and BaSTI-IAC models at Solar Metallicity. Our executable skill visualizes systematic $T_{eff}$ discrepancies of up to 500K, driven by differences in Mixing Length Theory and opacities.
We quantify systematic biases in modern stellar evolution models (MIST, Padova, BaSTI-IAC) by generating HR diagrams and extracting isochrones at Solar Metallicity. Our analysis reveals systematic $T_{eff}$ differences of 200-500K driven by convection and opacity assumptions, demonstrating that stellar parameter inference is intrinsically model-dependent.