The effect of 12C +12C rate uncertainties on the evolution and nucleosynthesis of massive stars
The effect of 12C +12C rate uncertainties on the evolution and nucleosynthesis of massive stars
Over the last 40 years, the 12C +12C fusion reaction has been the subject of considerable experimental efforts to constrain uncertainties at temperatures relevant for stellar nucleosynthesis. Recent studies have indicated that the reaction rate may be higher than that currently used in stellar models. In order to investigate the …