Nucleosynthesis in core-collapse supernovae (B06)

• Subject Area: Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, Fields
• Term: since 2016
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 279384907

In project B06, we will use nucleosynthesis yields based on multi-dimensional supernova simulations to connect microphysics advances to observations of elements in old stars. The microphysics inputs (nuclear equation of state, neutrino-matter interactions, and flavor oscillations) critically affect the supernova explosion dynamics and the neutron star evolution. The latter control the neutrino energies and luminosities that determine the nucleosynthesis. This project will allow us to gain new insights into the physics of core-collapse supernovae and their contribution to the chemical history of the Universe.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1245: Nuclei: From Fundamental Interactions to Structure and Stars
• Applicant Institution: Technische Universität Darmstadt
• Project Heads: Professorin Dr. Almudena Arcones; Professor Dr. Gabriel Martinez-Pinedo