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Nucleosynthesis in thermonuclear supernovae

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We review our understanding of the nucleosynthesis that occurs in thermonuclear supernovae and their contribution to Galactic Chemical evolution. We discuss the prospects to improve the modeling of the nucleosynthesis within simulations of these events.

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    W. Raphael Hix

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Travaglio, C., Raphael Hix, W. Nucleosynthesis in thermonuclear supernovae. Front. Phys. 8, 199–216 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11467-013-0315-y

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