Theoretical Astrophysics
Research Group Almudena Arcones

Research

  • r-process nucleosynthesis: astrophysical conditions and nuclear physics input
  • weak r-process and key reactions to motivate and support experiments
  • supernova simulations to explore their nucleosynthesis
  • high-density equation of state: impact on supernova explosions and nucleosynthesis
  • magneto-rotational supernovae
  • neutron star merger nucleosynthesis and kilonova
  • abundance comparisons to UMP stars
  • Nucleosynthesis yields and galactic chemical evolution