Astr 221 November3, 2003: Fusion and the stars  

Fusion Reactions

Nucleosynthesis

The Fusion Barrier

Proton-Proton Chain

Reactions of the PP chains

PP diagram

Basic energy source of the Sun

What's the problem with this?

Thermonuclear power from PP chains

Other fusion reactions

Nuclear binding energies

Stellar Models

Give 3 ways to test the model

Hydrostatic equilibrium

Estimate of sun's central temp

Equation for hydrostatic equilibrium

Hydro equilibrium continued

Question: What are some examples of Hydro Equilibrium