Books on Astrophysics/Nucleosynthesis

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The discussion centers on recommendations for books related to astrophysics, specifically focusing on the Big Bang and nucleosynthesis. The user has read several foundational texts, including "The Fabric of the Cosmos" by Brian Greene and "The Big Bang" by Simon Singh, and seeks more in-depth literature. A notable suggestion is "The First Three Minutes" by Steve Weinberg, which is praised for its insights into the Big Bang. The user also inquires about the book "Nucleosynthesis & Stellar Evolution" and its technicality in relation to their background in biochemistry.

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  • Understanding of basic astrophysics concepts
  • Familiarity with nucleosynthesis processes
  • Knowledge of stellar evolution
  • Background in chemistry and physics
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  • Research "Nucleosynthesis & Stellar Evolution" for its technical content
  • Explore "The First Three Minutes" by Steve Weinberg for insights on the Big Bang
  • Investigate advanced texts on stellar nucleosynthesis
  • Look into online courses on astrophysics fundamentals
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Astronomy enthusiasts, students of astrophysics, and individuals with a background in science seeking to deepen their understanding of the Big Bang and nucleosynthesis.

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Hello everyone

this is my 1st post and it is to ask for some advice regarding books. I have taken an interest of late in the universe and so far have read the following books:

- The Fabric of the Cosmos (Brian Greene)
- The Big Bang (Simon Singh)
- The Magic Furnace (Marcus Chown)
- In Search of Schrödinger's Cat (John Gribbin)
- Stardust (John Gribbin)
- Cosmos (Carl Sagan)

From reading these I have found that I am most interested in the Big Bang, the formation of the elements in stars and supernovae (nucleosynthesis) & the composition of planets. I was just wondering if anyone can recommend any other books on these topics that may be a bit more in depth than the ones listed.

As a bit of background on my 'intellectual ability', I have a degree in Biochemistry (10 years ago) and have worked in the area doing research since graduating. I did A-level Chemistry, Physics & Maths, however, this was around 15 years ago and my strongest subject would be chemistry which I have used almost daily in the last 10 years for my job.
I have seen a book called; Nucleosynthesis & Stellar Evolution but I am not sure if it would be too technical for me.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance
 
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