Nucleosynthesis
type: Concept
narrower: Stellar nucleosynthesis

S-process
type: Concept
broader: Stellar nucleosynthesis

Stellar nucleosynthesis
type: Concept
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie
modified: 2020-11-19T16:17:47.369Z
modified: 2020-11-19T16:17:37.305Z
broader: Nucleosynthesis
definition: The nuclear reaction process taking place inside stars, whereby chemical elements are produced from pre-existing nuclei heavier than hydrogen and helium.
narrower: Hydrogen burning
narrower: S-process
narrower: Helium burning

Helium burning
type: Concept
broader: Stellar nucleosynthesis

Hydrogen burning
type: Concept
broader: Stellar nucleosynthesis