Title: <i>s</i>-Process Nucleosynthesis on the Asymptotic Giant Branch
Abstract: Abstract In this article I review our understanding of s -process nucleosynthesis in Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) stars. The discussion begins with the nuclear back~ ground and then shows how the required conditions are found in thermally pulsing AGB stars. The two competing neutron sources (Ne 22 and C 13 ) are discussed, as is the observational and theoretical evidence for and against each of them. We conclude by discussing the recent evidence for hot bottom burning, including the observed enhancements of Li 7 and Al 26 in some AGB stars.
Publication Year: 1992
Publication Date: 1992-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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