Type I X-ray bursts, the most common form of thermonuclear stellar explosions in our galaxy, serve as a captivating subject within the field of nuclear astrophysics. Central to these explosive events is the rapid proton capture process (rp-process), which plays a vital role in nucleosynthesis. An intriguing nucleus that frequently undergoes branching during the rp-process is Titanium-42. Therefore, it becomes imperative to ascertain the precise reaction rate of 42Ti(p, γ)43V to gain a comprehensive understanding of the reaction pathway involved in the rp-process during X-ray bursts.
Nuclear astrophysicists validate rapid proton capture process reaction pathway.
