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helium burning [′hē·lē·əm ‚bərn·iŋ] (nuclear physics) The synthesis of elements in stars through the fusion of three alpha particles to form a carbon-12 nucleus, followed by further captures of alpha particles. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The number one unknown in nuclear astrophysics [has been] the process of helium burning," says Moshe Gai of Yale University, |
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