Frost-Schenk, J. W., Diget, C. Aa orcid.org/0000-0002-9778-8759, Bentley, M. A. orcid.org/0000-0001-8401-3455 et al. (1 more author) (2018) Cycling the hot CNO:A teaching methodology. Physics Education. 024001. ISSN 0031-9120
Abstract
An interactive activity to teach the hot Carbon, Nitrogen and Oxygen (HCNO) cycle is proposed. Justification for why the HCNO cycle is important is included via an example of x-ray bursts. The activity allows teaching and demonstration of half-life, nuclear isotopes, nuclear reactions, protons and α-particles, and catalytic processes. Whilst the process example is specific to astrophysics it may be used to teach more broadly about catalytic processes. This practical is designed for use with 10-20 participants, with the intention that the exercise will convey nuclear physics principles in a fun and interactive manner.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2017 IOP Publishing Ltd. This is an author-produced version of the published paper. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher’s self-archiving policy. Further copying may not be permitted; contact the publisher for details |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Physics (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 22 Aug 2018 08:40 |
Last Modified: | 08 Jan 2025 00:07 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6552/aa9b5a |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1088/1361-6552/aa9b5a |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:134822 |