Abstract
Neutron-induced reaction rates for the formation of heavy and superheavy nuclei in the astrophysical r-process are presented. Neutron-induced reactions, including fission and neutron capture, at astrophysical temperatures are treated within the framework of the statistical model and calculated for targets with the atomic number 84 < Z < 118, using different mass and fission barrier predictions. The dependence of heavy element yields from nuclear explosions on the target nuclei, nuclear reactions, and nuclear models is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 484-489 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Bulletin of the Russian Academy of Sciences: Physics |
Volume | 75 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2011 |