Fusion In Stars

Topics

• Stellar Nucleosynthesis

• Nuclear Fusion Pathways

• Particle Interactions

• Energy Release

• Astrophysical Cycles

Learning Objectives

• Identify particles involved in nuclear fusion.

• Distinguish between P-P chain and CNO cycle for stars

• Illustrate nuclear reactions in stellar cores.

• Explain energy release during fusion.

• Compare conditions for different fusion pathways.

Standards Alignment

• HS-PS1-8

• HS-ESS1-1

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