Big bang nucleosynthesis - Predictions and uncertainties
1990; IOP Publishing; Volume: 358; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1086/168962
ISSN1538-4357
AutoresLawrence M. Krauss, Paul Romanelli,
Tópico(s)Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
Resumoview Abstract Citations (141) References (59) Co-Reads Similar Papers Volume Content Graphics Metrics Export Citation NASA/ADS Big Bang Nucleosynthesis: Predictions and Uncertainties Krauss, Lawrence M. ; Romanelli, Paul Abstract We present a detailed reexamination of primordial big-bang nucleosynthesis (BBN), concentrating on the data for the main nuclear reactions leading to the production of ^7^Li, ^3^He, and D, and on the neutron half-life, relevant for ^4^He production. The new values for reaction rates and uncertainties are then used as input in a Monte Carlo analysis of big bang nucleosynthesis of light elements. This allows us to attach confidence levels to the predictions of the standard BBN model. Publication: The Astrophysical Journal Pub Date: July 1990 DOI: 10.1086/168962 Bibcode: 1990ApJ...358...47K Keywords: Abundance; Big Bang Cosmology; Nuclear Fusion; Universe; Light Elements; Monte Carlo Method; Reaction Kinetics; Astrophysics; ABUNDANCES; EARLY UNIVERSE; NUCLEOSYNTHESIS full text sources ADS |
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