Nuclear reaction notation is introduced. Reaction energetics, mechanisms and types are described. Nuclear reaction cross sections and their use are described. The stellar production of elements is presented in terms of nuclear reactions. The role of nuclear reactions is discussed and evaluated. The different processes involved in the formation of isotopes is provided. The relationship between nuclear and chemical properties is presented. Stellar nucleosynthesis of elements if discussed in terms of the presented nuclear reactions. This lecture is in two parts.
Lectures completed and pdf quiz emailed. Stellar nucleosynthesis is quite a pathway. Does the 0.96 factor used in the threshold energy equation vary with Ro, 0.96 correlated with 1.5 fm Ro?
ReplyDeletethe factor varies based on the element. There are a few different equations and ranges that can be used.
DeleteLecture complete. I was unfamiliar with high-mass element synthesis processes before this lesson, and it was very interesting to learn about here!
ReplyDeletethanks for the comment. The heavy element work was related to my thesis project.
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