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Title: r-Process nucleosynthesis and kilonovae in neutron star mergers

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1503210· OSTI ID:1503210

This report presents an overview of r-process nucleosynthesis, describes r-process in neutron star mergers, and explains the observation signature of r-process. Data and findings from the study are included.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001
OSTI ID:
1503210
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-19-22640
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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