PHYSICS 764 / Nuclear Astrophysics

3 unit(s)

An introduction to the many connections between atomic nuclei and different areas in astrophysics, ranging from energy generation to nucleosynthesis, with emphases on both present knowledge and current research questions. Topics include elemental abundances, reaction rates, Big Bang nucleosynthesis, hydrogen and helium burning, solar neutrinos, advanced burning stages, supernovae, nucleosynthesis beyond iron, and selected experimental techniques.