A new study of the ${}^{22}$Ne(p,$\gamma$)${}^{23}$Na reaction deep underground: Feasibility, setup, and first observation of the 186 keV resonance

F. Cavanna, R. Depalo, M. -L. Menzel +28

The ${}^{22}$Ne(p,$\gamma$)${}^{23}$Na reaction takes part in the neon-sodium cycle of hydrogen burning. This cycle is active in asymptotic giant branch stars as well as in novae and contri…