Crucial inputs to nucleosynthesis calculations

@article{Rauscher2008CrucialIT,
  title={Crucial inputs to nucleosynthesis calculations},
  author={Thomas Rauscher},
  journal={Journal of Physics G},
  year={2008},
  volume={35},
  pages={014026}
}
  • T. Rauscher
  • Published 11 March 2008
  • Physics
  • Journal of Physics G
The first part of the paper discusses nuclear properties relevant to predict compound reactions. The second part addresses direct reactions with special emphasis on direct neutron capture. 
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