Lecture

The Sun: Fusion Reactor

Description

This lecture explores the Sun as a gravitationally confined fusion reactor, discussing its properties, main sequence status, and hydrostatic equilibrium. It delves into the nuclear fusion process, opacity, and diffusion of photons in the Sun's interior.

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