Galactic model of element formation |
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Authors: | Lerner E.J. |
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Affiliation: | Lawrenceville Plasma Phys., NJ; |
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Abstract: | A cosmological model is presented that produces He, C, O, D, Li, Be, and B in their observed abundances without a Big Bang. The elements are produced during the 1.5-Gy formation period of a galaxy, with C, O, and other heavy elements produced by stars of M>12 M3 , He by stars of 6 Ms<M<12 Ms, and D, Li, Be, and B by cosmic-ray reactions in a nearly pure H plasma halo. Thus, the model shows that the major elements used in astrophysical studies can be produced during galactic formation by exactly the same processes known to function today at much lower rates |
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