A series of projects in nuclear astrophysics will be undertaken. These include studies of nuclear reactions with electron screening taking into account, an analysis of the light curves and long term evolution of novae, nucleosynthesis in nova explosions, nucleosynthesis in the explosion of massive stars, abundance history of light elements in the galaxy, the formation of globular clusters and the collapse history of the Milky Way galaxy.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST)
Application #
9217969
Program Officer
Eileen D. Friel
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1993-06-01
Budget End
1997-05-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$360,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Chicago
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60637