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The 10B(α,n)14N reaction and its impact on first-generation stars

Published: February 2020 Wiescher

Lead Author(s): Q. Liu

First generation massive stars offer a unique setting for exploring the first appearance of heavier nuclei in a primordial environments. The triple-alpha-process primarily facilitates conversion of helium to carbon, there are however alternative reaction paths that may have a significant role. An example is the sequence of ²H(α,γ)⁶Li(α,γ)¹⁰B(α,n)¹³N. Learn more

Publication: Low-energy cross-section measurement of the ¹⁰B(α,n)¹³N reaction and its impact on neutron production in first-generation stars