ISSN:
1573-0956
Keywords:
Nucleosynthesis
;
s-process
;
r-process
;
α-rich freeze-out
;
primordial nucleosynthesis
;
neutron detection
;
neutron activation
;
compound nucleus
;
direct reaction
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Neutron-induced nucleosynthesis plays an important role in astrophysical scenarios like in primordial nucleosynthesis in the early universe, in the s-process occurring in Red Giants, and in the α-rich freeze-out and r-process taking place in supernovae of type II. A review of the three important aspects of neutron-induced nucleosynthesis is given: astrophysical background, experimental methods and theoretical models for determining reaction cross sections and reaction rates at thermonuclear energies. Three specific examples of neutron capture at thermal and thermonuclear energies are discussed in some detail.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01931785
