Abstract
The role of nuclear reactions (strong, weak and electromagnetic) and nuclear structure effects are discussed in a number of stellar applications. We address fusion cross sections in stellar evolution, neutrino-induced reactions in type II supernovae, electron captures in type Ia supernovae and fission in the r-process. All of this is discussed in the context of nucleosynthesis products and their role in galactic chemical evolution.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 139-146 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Nuclear Physics A |
Volume | 723 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 28 2003 |
Funding
*supported by Swiss NSF grant 2000-061822.00