Challenges in nucleosynthesis of trans-iron elements

Nucleosynthesis beyond Fe poses additional challenges not encountered when studying astrophysical processes involving light nuclei. Astrophysical sites and conditions are not well known for some of the processes involved. On the nuclear physics side, different approaches are required, both in theory...

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Main Author: T. Rauscher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIP Publishing LLC 2014-03-01
Series:AIP Advances
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4868239