Astrophysical models of r-process nucleosynthesis: An update

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Abstract

An update on astrophysical models for nucleosynthesis via rapid neutron capture, the r process, is given. A neutrino-induced r process in supernova helium shells may have operated up to metallicities of ∼ 10-3 times the solar value. Another r-process source, possibly neutron star mergers, is required for higher metallicities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOrigin of Matter and Evolution of Galaxies 2011
Pages201-208
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventInternational Symposium on Origin of Matter and Evolutions of Galaxies 2011, OMEG 2011 - Wako, Japan
Duration: Nov 14 2011Nov 17 2011

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1484
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium on Origin of Matter and Evolutions of Galaxies 2011, OMEG 2011
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityWako
Period11/14/1111/17/11

Keywords

  • black hole
  • neutrino interaction
  • neutron star
  • r process
  • supernovae

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