Surprising energy release from atomic nuclei: May explain massive star explosions
New insight into the behaviour of atomic nuclei may explain how gigantic star explosions, or supernovas, have formed the elements that are crucial to mankind.
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SIMPLIFYING THE SUPERNOVA: "Our recent calculations show that it could be 200 to 300 times easier to achieve specific nuclear reactions in a supernova," says Ann-Cecilie Larsen. Photo: Yngve Vogt
Published May 8, 2012 9:02 AM
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