Nucleosynthesis Flashcards

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What is the big bang?

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Most plausible explanation for the creation of the universe

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Nucleosynthesis

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The creation of new atomic nuclei, the centers of atoms that are made up of neutrons and protons

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Big bang nucleosynthesis

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produces H and He (primordial nucleosynthesis)

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4
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Stellar Nucleosynthesis

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Would not be possible without the formation of stars

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5
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Supernova nucleosynthesis

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Co and other elements

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6
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H + He Fusion

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Product is Li

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7
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Main sequence star

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H -> He (proton and proton)

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8
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Red giant star

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Triple alpha process (He -> C)

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9
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Supernova

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Explosion of red giant star

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10
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Black hole

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Area where gravity is extremely strong (Li to Fe)

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