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R-Process Nucleosynthesis in Supernovae.

Authors :
Cowan, John J.
Thielemann, Friedrich-Karl
Source :
Physics Today. Oct2004, Vol. 57 Issue 10, p47-53. 7p. 2 Diagrams, 4 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Discusses the significance of the cataclysmic activity of supernovae to the rapid n-capture processes for astrophysical nucleosynthesis. Impediments in the production of heavy nuclei in stars; Details of the balance between n capture and photodisintegration; Information on the elemental abundance of a star's surface.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00319228
Volume :
57
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Physics Today
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14647125
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1825268