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Tunnel effect in molecules in strong magnetic fields of neutron stars

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It is shown that, in the strong magnetic field of the neutron starB=1012−1013 G, the probability of the tunnel effect in the molecules increases significantly. It is quite probable that this effect can catalyze nuclear reactions at the neutron star surface.

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Khersonskij, V.K. Tunnel effect in molecules in strong magnetic fields of neutron stars. Astrophys Space Sci 87, 61–67 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00648907

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