Speaker
Dr
Raphael Hirschi
(Keele University)
Description
After introducing the slow neutron capture process in massive stars, the so-called weak s process, I will present recent theoretical predictions for the weak s process covering a wide range of initial masses and metallicities. I will in particular discuss the strong effects of rotation at low metallicities and how they boost the weak s process. I will then compare the predictions to observations and discuss the key nuclear and stellar uncertainties involved. I will end with conclusions and future outlook.
Primary author
Dr
Raphael Hirschi
(Keele University)
