Neutrino energy loss rates and positron capture rates on {sup 55}Co for presupernova and supernova physics
- Faculty of Engineering Sciences, GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi 23640, Swabi, NWFP (Pakistan)
Proton-neutron quasiparticle random phase approximation (pn-QRPA) theory has recently been used for the calculation of stellar weak interaction rates of the fp-shell nuclide with success. Neutrino losses from protoneutron stars play a pivotal role in deciding if these stars would be crushed into black holes or explode as supernovas. The product of abundance and positron capture rates on {sup 55}Co is substantial and as such can play a role in the fine tuning of input parameters of simulation codes especially in the presupernova evolution. Recently we introduced our calculation of capture rates on {sup 55}Co, in a luxurious model space of 7({Dirac_h}/2{pi}) {omega}, employing the pn-QRPA theory with a separable interaction. Simulators, however, may require these rates on a fine scale. Here we present for the first time an expanded calculation of the neutrino energy loss rates and positron capture rates on {sup 55}Co on an extensive temperature-density scale. This type of scale is appropriate for interpolation purposes and of greater utility for simulation codes. The pn-QRPA calculated neutrino energy loss rates are enhanced roughly up to two orders of magnitude compared with the large-scale shell model calculations and favor a lower entropy for the core of massive stars.
- OSTI ID:
- 21190017
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review. C, Nuclear Physics, Vol. 77, Issue 5; Other Information: DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevC.77.055802; (c) 2008 The American Physical Society; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0556-2813
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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