The Nucleosynthesis of all Elements by a Supernova
Presenter(s): Dr. Peter Norman
Affiliation(s): Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society
Session details: Sunday, 2014-04-20 05:30:00, New York
Abstract
This paper briefly outlines the synthesis of elements up to iron by the original supergiant before becoming unstable and exploding as a supernova. The subsequent synthesis of all heavier nuclei by neutron capture and beta decays will be outlined in terms of nuclear bond structures.
Biography
Senior lecturer of university physics. Member of MPAS for the past 37 years.