Big bang nucleosynthesis: Predictions and uncertainties

Lawrence M. Krauss; Paul Romanelli

doi:10.1086/168962

Big bang nucleosynthesis: Predictions and uncertainties

Lawrence M. Krauss, Paul Romanelli

Arizona State University

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Abstract

We present a detailed reexamination of primordial big-bang nucleosynthesis (BBN), concentrating on the data for the main nuclear reactions leading to the production of ⁷Li, ³He, and D, and on the neutron half-life, relevant for ⁴He production. The new values for reaction rates and uncertainties are then used as input in a Monte Carlo analysis of big bang nucleosynthesis of light elements. This allows us to attach confidence levels to the predictions of the standard BBN model.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	47-59
Number of pages	13
Journal	Astrophysical Journal
Volume	358
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1086/168962
State	Published - Jul 20 1990

Keywords

Abundances
Early universe
Nucleosynthesis

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Astronomy and Astrophysics
Space and Planetary Science

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Krauss, L. M., & Romanelli, P. (1990). Big bang nucleosynthesis: Predictions and uncertainties. Astrophysical Journal, 358(1), 47-59. https://doi.org/10.1086/168962

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