Nucleosynthesis in Stars (HSC SSCE Physics): Flashcards

Fusion of smaller nuclei into larger nuclei

$E = mc^2$

Mass difference converted to energy per $E = mc^2$

Exothermic (releases energy)

~85%

Carbon-12

CNO produces 3, PP produces 2

Red giant phase

Supernovas or neutron star collisions

Pre-solar supernovas