Abstract
AGB stars are the source for the main component of the s-process. Here we discuss both the properties which are reasonably well known and those which still suffer from substantial uncertainties. In the former case, we are fairly sure that the s-process contribution from AGB stars comes from masses between about 1 and 3 M-circle dot, and the dominant neutron source is the C-13(alpha,n)O-16 reaction. In the latter category remains the formation mechanism for the C-13-pocket. Attempts at including rotation seem to inhibit neutron capture reactions. Explaining the observations seems to require a spread in the size of the C-13-pocket so some stochastic process, such as rotation, must be involved.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Nuclear Physics A |
| Editors | L Buchman, M Comyn, J Thomson |
| Place of Publication | Amsterdam Netherlands |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 477 - 484 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Volume | 758 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
| Event | International Symposium on Nuclei in the Cosmos 2004 - Vancouver, Canada Duration: 19 Jul 2004 → 23 Jul 2004 Conference number: 8th |
Conference
| Conference | International Symposium on Nuclei in the Cosmos 2004 |
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| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Vancouver |
| Period | 19/07/04 → 23/07/04 |