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Nucleosynthesis: Alpha Fusion in Stars DLP PPT
File Name
jkd.lesson4.stellarnucleosynthesis.ppt
Data Type
presentation
Computer Program
Not specified
File Size
1.46 MB - 1 file
Expert Level
High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor
Jasmeet K Dhaliwal
Source
No source
Resource Matrix
Origin of the Elements
Description
This lesson focuses on the formation of elements heavier than helium up to iron through helium burning or alpha processes. This includes an introduction to Red Giant and Red SuperGiant stars and the types of alpha fusion in each of them.
Keywords
red giant, supergiant, super giant, alpha fusion, alpha process, alpha particle, alpha ladder, triple alpha process, even elements, iron, supernova, main sequence, hydrogen shell burning, helium burning, SCC12-1A, SCC12
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