Charles Justin M.

Abille
12-St. Matthew
Jan. 24 2024

Nucleosynthesis
 is the process of making new atomic nuclei from pre-existing nuclei, protons, and neutrons. Essentially, it
is the creation of the elements of the periodic table. The two broad ways atomic nuclei form are by fusing
together smaller nuclei and nucleons (protons and neutrons) or by breaking apart larger nuclei through
fission, radioactive decay, and other processes.

Big Bang nucleosynthesis

 In physical cosmology, Big Bang nucleosynthesis (or primordial nucleosynthesis) refers to the production
of nuclei other than H-1, the normal, light hydrogen, during the early phases of the universe, shortly after
the Big Bang.

Stellar nucleosynthesis
 Stellar nucleosynthesis is the collective term for the nuclear reactions taking place in stars to build the
nuclei of the heavier elements.
 Supernova
 A supernova is what happens when a star has reached the end of its life and explodes in a brilliant burst
of light.
 Supernovas can briefly outshine entire galaxies and radiate more energy than our sun will in its entire
lifetime. They're also the primary source of heavy elements in the universe. According to NASA,
supernovas are "the largest explosion that takes place in space."