Nuclear Physics Explained
Nuclear Fusion in Our Sun
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S1 • E13 Apr 26, 2018 31mStudy the fusion reactions that take place inside the Sun. First, consider the formidable barrier that hydrogen nuclei must overcome to fuse into helium. Then, see how the mass and temperature of a star govern the types of reactions it can support. One product of stellar reactions is neutrinos, ghostly particles that pass through the Earth (and us) in colossal numbers.