Indirect techniques in nuclear astrophysics: a review

Rep Prog Phys. 2014 Oct;77(10):106901. doi: 10.1088/0034-4885/77/10/106901. Epub 2014 Oct 14.

Abstract

In this review, we discuss the present status of three indirect techniques that are used to determine reaction rates for stellar burning processes, asymptotic normalization coefficients, the Trojan Horse method and Coulomb dissociation. A comprehensive review of the theory behind each of these techniques is presented. This is followed by an overview of the experiments that have been carried out using these indirect approaches.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Astronomy / methods*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Evolution, Chemical*
  • Models, Chemical*
  • Nuclear Physics / methods*
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiometry / methods*
  • Stars, Celestial*
  • Thermodynamics*