Essays about: "r-process"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word r-process.

  1. 1. Towards Automatic Model Atoms from the VALD Atomic Database: from He to U

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teoretisk astrofysik

    Author : Samuel Hermansson; [2023]
    Keywords : r-process; nucleosynthesis; kilonovae; VALD;

    Abstract : The ejecta following the collision and merging of two neutron stars (kilonova) are currently considered promising sites for nucleosynthesis of r-process elements. Since the observed kilonova in 2017, GW2017817, astrophysicists have been working to analyze the collected electromagnetic spectra, trying to identify r-process elements. READ MORE

  3. 2. Atomic Structure Calculations Using Configuration-Interaction And Many-Body Perturbation Theory For Spectral Modelling Of Neutron Star Mergers : Example Of Ce I - Iv

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teoretisk fysik

    Author : Fredrik Plane; [2023]
    Keywords : Computational atomic physics; Atomic physics; Physics; Astronomy; Astrophysics; Neutron stars; Stars; Relativisitc atomic physics; Configuration-interaction; Perturbation theory; Many-body perturbation theory;

    Abstract : The binary neutron star merger of 2017 and its corresponding electromagnetic signature resembling that of a kilonova has been one of the most groundbreaking astrophysical occurrences in the last decade. Indications of r-process nucleosynthesis in this event presents new opportunities for learning about the astrophysical origin of heavy elements. READ MORE

  4. 3. Archaeologic inspection of the Milky Way using vibrations of a fossil : Seismic, spectroscopic and kinematic characterization of a binary metal-poor Halo star

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Observationell astrofysik

    Author : Amanda Byström; [2020]
    Keywords : Milky Way; Halo; galactic archaeology; asteroseismology; binary star; CEMP stars; CEMP-r s stars; stellar age; stellar mass; chemical abundance pattern; Gaia-Enceladus; Gaia-Sausage; Sequoia; spectroscopy; metal-poor;

    Abstract : The Milky Way has undergone several mergers with other galaxies during its lifetime. The mergers have been identified via stellar debris in the Halo of the Milky Way. The practice of mapping these mergers is called galactic archaeology. To perform this archaeologic inspection, three stellar features must be mapped: chemistry, kinematics and age. READ MORE

  5. 4. Detailed chemical abundances of neutron-capture elements - from 523 local giant stars

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Astronomi - Genomgår omorganisation

    Author : Rebecca Forsberg; [2019]
    Keywords : The Milky Way galaxy; Abundances; High-resolution spectroscopy; Neutron-capture elements; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this work is to determine the abundances of neutron-capture elements in solar neighborhood giant stars. This enables constraints to be put on the the cosmic origin of these elements. READ MORE

  6. 5. Nuclear density functional theory calculations for the r-process nucleosynthesis : Nuclear density functional theory calculations for the r-process nucleosynthesis

    University essay from KTH/Fysik

    Author : Daniel Karlsson; [2019]
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