Nuclear astrophysics and underground accelerators

Accurate knowledge of thermonuclear reaction rates is a key issue in nuclear astrophysics since it is important for understanding the energy generation, neutrino production and the synthesis of the elements in stars. Cross-section measurements are mainly hampered by the very low counting rate and co...

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Published in:PHYSICS OF THE DARK UNIVERSE 2014-09, Vol.4, p.10-13
Main Author: Guglielmetti, Alessandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cross section measurement
Hydrogen burning
Nuclear astrophysics
Underground accelerator
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Summary:Accurate knowledge of thermonuclear reaction rates is a key issue in nuclear astrophysics since it is important for understanding the energy generation, neutrino production and the synthesis of the elements in stars. Cross-section measurements are mainly hampered by the very low counting rate and cosmic background. An underground location is extremely advantageous for such studies, as demonstrated by the LUNA experiment in the Gran Sasso Laboratory (Italy). This paper reports on the results recently obtained by such an experiment and on the future perspectives in this field.
ISSN:2212-6864
2212-6864
DOI:10.1016/j.dark.2014.05.004