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The near threshold resonance in the 13C(α,n)16O reaction

Published: April 2020 Wiescher

Lead Author(s): R.J. deBoer

The ¹³C(α,n)¹⁶O reaction is the main source of neutrons for the s and i processes in asymptotic giant branch stars and carbon enhanced metal poor stars respectively. The reaction rate over the relevant temperature range from 0.1 to 0.3 GK translates into a center-of-mass energy range of 150 to 540 keV. Current measurements extend down to 300 keV, still requiring an extrapolation to extract the cross section. Learn more

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