Monday, September 23, 2013

Lecture 3, Part 2: Nuclear Reactions

The second part of the lecture on nuclear reactions is posted.  In this lecture nuclear reaction cross sections are discussed.  The range of cross section values, how they are measured, and how to use them are provided.  A range of light and heavy ion reactions are introduced.  The role of particle and energy in reaction systematics is provided.  The stellar production of elements is presented in terms of nuclear reactions. The different processes involved in the formation of isotopes is provided.

This lecture will be presented in class on 23 September.

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