====== Neutronic ======

===== Abstract =====

Modelling XRB nucleosynthesis in XNET following the model of the <del>Dissertation of Lau 2012</del> Fisker 2007, using the premade model for CNO XRB. 

===== Goals =====

  * Create video of working burst nuclides chart.
  * Vary initial metallicity still using Fisker thermal trajectory, see if burst still occurs.
  * Vary initial H/He ratio within metallicity still using Fisker thermal trajectory, see if burst still occurs.
  * Create videos of stalled burst nuclides charts.

===== Links =====

  * [[https://github.com/xrf/talent-astro-proj2|Code]]
  * [[https://wikihost.nscl.msu.edu/talent/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=neutronic.pdf|Presentation]]

===== Results =====

  * [[http://youtu.be/pHKFIH-Llqo|Video 1 (small nuclear network)]]
  * [[http://youtu.be/uV3hGIiyVgc|Video 2 (large nuclear network)]]

===== Conclusion =====

Since the initial X-ray burst is dependent on so few nuclei, almost no configuration can stop the burst behavior in a toy model.

===== Log =====

==== Tsunghan Yeh: Inputs ====

  * Read paper
  * Create network list/sunet: use premade scenario following Fisker_2007 (see references in presentation)
  * Temperature profile: use Fisker premade scenario
  * Determine initial molar abundances to alter ab_XRB file
  * PPT 3, 4, 7

==== Amber Lauer: Code ====

  * Read paper
  * Study Xnet: made a clearer set of instructions for running non-default library: [[https://docmgmt.nscl.msu.edu/share/proxy/alfresco/api/node/content/workspace/SpacesStore/7f083725-bf8b-4544-8bd6-0758dfe92545/reaction%20network%20instructions|rxn net instructions]], ran XRB-CNO example, MS Excel eats a space column about half way down the file, was causing burst plotting errors.
  * Use scripts to make plots-:
    * Abundance plots working
      * Easier in Excel
    * Animation script working
  * PPT 2, 5, 6, references

==== Fei Yuan: Analysis ====

  * Read paper
  * Design end objective
    * <del>Integrate the energy generated at the surface and compare to surface photon emission</del> (goal changed)
    * vary metallicities to identify burst conditions (see abstract)
  * Refine python scripts to [[https://github.com/xrf/talent-astro-proj2/blob/master/tso_reader.py|read output]], visualize
  * Make video with [[https://github.com/xrf/talent-astro-proj2/blob/master/plot-chart|script]]
  * PPT 8, 9, 10