In nuclear astrophysics, the accurate determination of nuclear reaction cross sections at astrophysical energies is critical for understanding stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis. This study focuses on the 12C(p, γ ) 13N reaction, which takes part in the CNO cycle and is significant for determining the 12C/ 13C ratio in stellar interiors. Data from various studies, including recent LUNA measurements, reveal high discrepancies in cross-section values, underscoring the need for robust fitting approaches. Utilizing the R-matrix theory, we compare different frequentist and Bayesian methodologies for estimating reaction cross sections and their uncertainties. The analysis evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of different statistical techniques, highlighting the importance of systematic uncertainty treatment and the estimate of covariance matrix estimation to enhance the reliability and reproducibility of uncertainty estimates in nuclear astrophysics.
Comparative analysis of R-matrix fitting: 12C(p, γ) 13N as a test case / Skowronski, J.; Piatti, D.; Rapagnani, D.; Aliotta, M.; Ananna, C.; Barbieri, L.; Barile, F.; Bemmerer, D.; Best, A.; Boeltzig, A.; Broggini, C.; Bruno, C. G.; Caciolli, A.; Campostrini, M.; Casaburo, F.; Cavanna, F.; Ciani, G. F.; Colombetti, P.; Compagnucci, A.; Corvisiero, P.; Csedreki, L.; Davinson, T.; Depalo, R.; Di Leva, A.; Elekes, Z.; Ferraro, F.; Formicola, A.; Fülöp, Zs.; Gervino, G.; Gesuè, R. M.; Guglielmetti, A.; Gustavino, C.; Gyürky, Gy.; Imbriani, G.; Junker, M.; Lugaro, M.; Marigo, P.; Marsh, J.; Masha, E.; Menegazzo, R.; Mercogliano, D.; Paticchio, V.; Perrino, R.; Prati, P.; Rigato, V.; Robb, D.; Schiavulli, L.; Sidhu, R. S.; Straniero, O.; Szücs, T.; Turkat, S.; Zavatarelli, S.; Null, Null. - In: PHYSICAL REVIEW C. - ISSN 2469-9985. - 111:3(2025), pp. 1-13. [10.1103/physrevc.111.035802]
Comparative analysis of R-matrix fitting: 12C(p, γ) 13N as a test case
Casaburo, F.;
2025
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In nuclear astrophysics, the accurate determination of nuclear reaction cross sections at astrophysical energies is critical for understanding stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis. This study focuses on the 12C(p, γ ) 13N reaction, which takes part in the CNO cycle and is significant for determining the 12C/ 13C ratio in stellar interiors. Data from various studies, including recent LUNA measurements, reveal high discrepancies in cross-section values, underscoring the need for robust fitting approaches. Utilizing the R-matrix theory, we compare different frequentist and Bayesian methodologies for estimating reaction cross sections and their uncertainties. The analysis evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of different statistical techniques, highlighting the importance of systematic uncertainty treatment and the estimate of covariance matrix estimation to enhance the reliability and reproducibility of uncertainty estimates in nuclear astrophysics.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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