Abstract In this paper, the network equation for the slow neutron capture process (s-process) of heavy element nucleosynthesis is investigated. Dividing the s-process network reaction chains into two standard forms and using the technique of matrix decomposition, a group of analytical solutions for the network equation are obtained. With the analytical solutions, a calculation for heavy element abundance of the solar system is carried out and the results are in good agreement with the astrophysical measurements.
Received: 16 January 2009
Revised: 24 February 2009
Accepted manuscript online:
Fund: Project supported by the National
Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No 10447141 ) and the
Youth Foundation of Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China
(Grant No QN0622).
Cite this article:
Wu Kai-Su(吴开谡) Analytical solutions for the slow neutron capture process of heavy element nucleosynthesis 2009 Chin. Phys. B 18 4049
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