[Triumf-seminars] TRIUMF Colloquium today at 14:00

[TRIUMF Seminars]

Date/Time: Thu 2013-03-07 at 14:00

Location:  Auditorium          

Speaker:   Gail McLaughlin (NCSU)

Title:     Stellar Explosions and Element Synthesis

Abstract: The astrophysical origin of many of the heaviest elements remains a mystery. About half of the elements with mass number greater than 100 are thought to be made by a rapid neutron capture process (r-process) that requires many neutrons.  Finding a site for this process which is consistent with observation presents a challenge.  I will review the leading suggestions and discuss new avenues for making progress on this subject.

Stimulants available 15 minutes before the talk.

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