Nucleosynthesis at the proton drip line - a challenge for nuclear physics

H. Schatz, L. Bildsten, J. Gorres, T. Rauscher, Friedrich-Karl Thielemann, Michael Wiescher

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Abstract

The rp-process in X-ray bursts is investigated using a complete and updated nuclear reaction network from H to Sr, that is coupled to a one dimensional, one zone X-ray burst model. In particular we consider 2p-capture reactions that can bridge proton unbound nuclei and therefore accelerate the reaction flow. This allows for the first time the calculation of the actual endpoint of the rp-process. We find that for a 25 s burst the reaction flow reaches already Cd. The consequences for energy production, final composition of the ashes and fuel consumption are discussed. In addition, the influence of the current uncertainties in the nuclear physics data base on the results is investigated and the parameters for which a future experimental determination is most desirable are identified.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTours Symposium on Nuclear Physics III
EditorsM. Arnould, M. Lewitowicz, Y.T. Oganessian, M. Ohta, H. Utsunomiya, T. Wada
Place of PublicationMelville
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics (AIP)
Pages559-568
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)1-56396-749-9, 978-1563967498
Publication statusPublished - 1998
EventTours Symposium on Nuclear Physics III - TOURS, France
Duration: 2 Sept 19975 Sept 1997

Publication series

NameAIP Conf Procs
ISSN (Print)0094-243X

Conference

ConferenceTours Symposium on Nuclear Physics III
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityTOURS
Period2/09/975/09/97

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