Solar Fusion Cross Sections

Abstract

We review and analyze the available information for nuclear fusion cross sections that are most important for solar energy generation and solar neutrino production. We provide best values for the low-energy cross-section factors and, wherever possible, estimates of the uncertainties. We also describe the most important experiments and calculations that are required in order to improve our knowledge of solar fusion rates.

LaTeX file, 48 pages (figures not included). To appear in Rev. Mod. Phys., 10/98. All authors now listed. Full postscript version with figures available at http://www.sns.ias.edu/~jnb/Papers/Preprints/nuclearfusion.html

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