nucleosynthesis theory

Nucleosynthesis is the process by which elements are formed through nuclear reactions in the universe. It began moments after the Big Bang, creating the simplest elements like hydrogen and helium. Over billions of years, stars fused these elements into heavier ones like carbon, oxygen, and iron through nuclear fusion in their cores. When massive stars die in supernovae, they scatter these elements into space, enriching interstellar gas. This material then forms new stars, planets, and ultimately life. Nucleosynthesis explains the origin and distribution of elements essential for the universe’s diversity and complexity.