Energy Sources in Stars (§10.3)

Other Fusion ReactionsAt higher T centre , heavier nuclei can fuse to produce energyFusion ofintoat T centralRef.4Hetriple α processBe, C~10 8 Kp. 31212 CO, Ne, Na, Mg6 x 10 8 Kp. 31316 OMg, Si, , S, etc.~10 9 Kp. 313We believe Universe began with only H, He, (Li, Be)All other elements created in core of stars (stellar nucleosynthesis)We are all made of “STARSTUFF”