nucleosynthesis
(noun)
any of several processes that lead to the synthesis of heavier atomic nuclei
Examples of nucleosynthesis in the following topics:
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Elemental Boron
- Boron is produced entirely by cosmic ray spallation (as a result of nuclear reactions), and not by stellar nucleosynthesis (not within stars as a result of fusion or supernovae).
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Nuclear Fusion
- Fusion reactions of light elements power the stars and produce virtually all elements in a process called nucleosynthesis.
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Beta Decay
- In nature, most isotopes are beta-stable, but there exist a few exceptions with half-lives so long that they have not had enough time to decay since the moment of their nucleosynthesis.
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Nuclear Fusion
- Fusion reactions of light elements power the stars and produce virtually all elements in a process called nucleosynthesis.