Gail McLaughlin
The Physics & Astronomy Colloquium Series presents Gail McLaughlin of North Carolina State University on “Stellar Explosions and Element Synthesis” on Friday, Feb. 6, at 4:10 p.m. in Walter 245.
Abstract: The astrophysical origin of many of the heaviest elements remains a mystery. About half of the elements with mass number greater than 100 are thought to be made by a rapid neutron capture process (r‐process) that requires many neutrons. Finding a site for this process consistent with observation presents a challenge. I will review the leading suggestions and discuss new avenues for making progress on this subject.
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