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Learn about fusion reactions involving weakly bound nuclei in this 36-minute conference talk from the Workshop on Multineutron Clusters in Nuclei and in Stars. Explore the unique characteristics and mechanisms of fusion processes when weakly bound nuclei collide, examining how the loose binding of these nuclear systems affects reaction dynamics and outcomes. Discover the theoretical frameworks and experimental approaches used to study these complex nuclear interactions, including the role of breakup channels and coupling effects in fusion cross-sections. Gain insights into the implications of weakly bound nuclear collisions for understanding stellar nucleosynthesis processes and nuclear structure physics, with particular attention to how the fragile nature of these nuclei influences their fusion probability and energy thresholds compared to tightly bound systems.
