Trends in Nuclear Astrophysics

Abstract

Nuclear Astrophysics is a vibrant field at the intersection of nuclear physics and astrophysics that encompasses research in nuclear physics, astrophysics, astronomy, and computational science. This paper is not a review. It is intended to provide an incomplete personal perspective on current trends in nuclear astrophysics and the specific role of nuclear physics in this field.

26 pages, 1 figure, part of "Focus on 40 years of research in Journal of Physics G"

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