Abstract
We discuss various neutrino-nucleus interactions in connection with the supernova r-process nucleosynthesis, which possibly occurs in the neutrino-driven wind of a young neutron star. These interactions include ve and v̄e absorptions on free nucleons, ve captures on neutron-rich nuclei, and neutral-current vμ(τ) and v̄μ(τ) interactions with α-particles and neutron-rich nuclei. We describe how these interactions can affect the r-process nucleosynthesis and discuss the implications of their effects for the physical conditions leading to a successful supernova r-process. We conclude that a low electron fraction and/or a short dynamic time scale may be required to give the sufficient neutron-to-seed ratio for an r-process in the neutrino-driven wind. In the case of a short dynamic time scale, the wind has to be contained during the r-process. Possible mechanisms which can give a low electron fraction or contain the wind are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 363-370 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Nuclear Physics A |
Volume | 621 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 4 1997 |