Open AccessFormation of Neutron-Rich and Superheavy Elements in Astrophysical Objects
Author(s) -
R. N. Panda,
S. K. Patra
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of modern physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2153-120X
pISSN - 2153-1196
DOI - 10.4236/jmp.2010.15044
Subject(s) - nucleosynthesis , physics , nuclear physics , isotope , r process , neutron , nuclear fusion , fusion , nuclear astrophysics , projectile , neutron capture , s process , formalism (music) , superheavy elements , nuclear reaction , linguistics , philosophy , quantum mechanics , art , musical , visual arts
We calculate the reaction and the fusion cross-sections of neutron-rich heavy nuclei taking light exotic isotopes as projectiles. Results of neutron-rich Pb and U isotopes are demonstrated as the representative targets and He, B as the projectiles. The Gluaber Model and the Coupled Channel Formalism are used to evaluate the reaction and the fusion cross-sections for the cases considered. Based on the analysis of these cross-sections, we predict the formation of heavy, superheavy and super-superheavy elements through rapid neutron/ light nuclei capture r-process of the nucleosynthesis in astrophysical objects