Nuclear masses near N=82 and their effects on r-process abundances

ORAL

Abstract

We have performed for the first time a complete r-process mass sensitivity study in the N=82 region. We take into account how a change in a single nuclear mass propagates to influence important quantities of neighboring nuclei, including Q-values, neutron capture rates, photo-dissociation rates, beta-decay rates and the probability to emit neutrons. We identify key nuclei in the study whose mass has a substantial impact on final r-process abundances. We show that these nuclei are within reach of future radioactive ion beam measurements.

Authors

  • Matthew Mumpower

    University of Notre Dame

  • Rebecca Surman

    Union College

  • Dong-Liang Fang

    Michigan State University

  • Mary Beard

    University of Notre Dame

  • Ani Aprahamian

    University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, University of Notre Dame