Low-energy studies for Nuclear Astrophysics (both above- and underground)

Experimental investigation of nuclear properties of interest in low-energy pose astrophysical scenarios such as quiescent burning stars and classical novae face interesting challenges. Cross-sections are often too low for measurement on the surface of the Earth, and short-lived radioactive elements...

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Published in:Journal of physics. Conference series 2020-12, Vol.1643 (1), p.12044
Main Author: Bruno, Carlo G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astrophysics
Earth surface
Novae
Nuclear astrophysics
Nuclear properties
Physics
Radioisotopes
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Summary:Experimental investigation of nuclear properties of interest in low-energy pose astrophysical scenarios such as quiescent burning stars and classical novae face interesting challenges. Cross-sections are often too low for measurement on the surface of the Earth, and short-lived radioactive elements play a key role in a number stellar scenarios. In this short review, I will mention two experimental approaches to this challenge, namely the possibility to carry out measurements underground at the LUNA accelerator (LNGS, Italy) and a novel approach that employs storage rings pioneered at GSI Laboratory (Germany).
ISSN:1742-6588
1742-6596
DOI:10.1088/1742-6596/1643/1/012044