 Gamow peak (source code)

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= Gamow peak
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{title2=$\exp[-E/(kT)-\sqrt{E_G/E}]$}

For a nonresonant charged-particle <thermonuclear reaction rate>, the thermal high-energy tail favors low $E$ while the <Coulomb barrier> penetration factor favors high $E$. Their product peaks in an intermediate energy window. Resonant reactions such as the <Triple-alpha process> require an additional resonance treatment.

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