Impact of New Gamow-Teller Strengths on Explosive Type Ia Supernova Nucleosynthesis
Impact of New Gamow-Teller Strengths on Explosive Type Ia Supernova Nucleosynthesis
Recent experimental results have confirmed a possible reduction in the GT$_+$ strengths of pf-shell nuclei. These proton-rich nuclei are of relevance in the deflagration and explosive burning phases of Type Ia supernovae. While prior GT strengths result in nucleosynthesis predictions with a lower-than-expected electron fraction, a reduction in the GT$_+$ …