Predictive R-Process Calculations
Abstract
Understanding the nature of the r-process is one of the great unsolved problems in astrophysics. Obtaining accurate nuclear rates will eventually be critical in solving this problem. But to truly take advantage of accurate rates, we must understand the r-process beyond the phenomeno-logical level of postdictive science and move toward predictive models based on calculations anchored by physical models. Using the fallback r-process site, we outline the process of identifying the aspects of this model that are not yet understood and assessing the uncertainties in our lack of understanding. These are the first 2 steps of predictive modeling that can lead to the final step: addressing the aspects that produce the largest uncertainty and minimizing that uncertainty.
- Publication:
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Opportunities with Exotic Beams
- Pub Date:
- March 2007
- DOI:
- 10.1142/9789812708250_0020
- Bibcode:
- 2007oeb..conf..193F