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An Overview of the Theory of Nucleosynthesis

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Cosmic Chemistry

Part of the book series: Reviews in Modern Astronomy ((MOD.ASTRONOMY,volume 1))

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The theory of nucleosynthesis aims at interpreting the present composition of the various components of the universe, as well as the variations with time of that composition. That interpretation relies on nuclear reactions of various types which can possibly occur in a large variety of astrophysi-cal situations. In particular, thermonuclear reactions developing at a cosmological (big bang), pregalactic (very massive, or even supermassive objects?), and galactic (stellar interiors) level have been called for. Furthermore, and especially in order to explain the abundances of some rare nuclides (like D, 3He, Li, Be, B), “spallation” reactions in the interstellar medium (through cosmic-ray bombardment), as well as at the surface or in the surroundings of stars (through interactions with stellar energetic particles) have also been contemplated.

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Arnould, M. (1988). An Overview of the Theory of Nucleosynthesis. In: Klare, G. (eds) Cosmic Chemistry. Reviews in Modern Astronomy, vol 1. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-74188-3_7

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