Recent Advances in Understanding <i>R</i>-Process Nucleosynthesis in Metal-Poor Stars and Stellar Systems

The rapid neutron-capture process (<i>r</i>-process) is responsible for the creation of roughly half of the elements heavier than iron, including precious metals like silver, gold, and platinum, as well as radioactive elements such as thorium and uranium. Despite its importance, the natu...

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Main Authors: Avrajit Bandyopadhyay, Timothy C. Beers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Universe
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1997/11/7/229
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