Big Bang nucleosynthesis theory

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:basisFor modern cosmology
gptkbp:compatibleWith elements heavier than lithium
gptkbp:contrastsWith stellar nucleosynthesis
gptkbp:describes formation of light elements
gptkbp:explains deuterium abundance
helium-4 abundance
helium-3 abundance
lithium-7 abundance
origin of helium
origin of hydrogen
origin of lithium
gptkbp:field gptkb:cosmology
astrophysics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Big Bang nucleosynthesis theory
gptkbp:period first few minutes after the Big Bang
gptkbp:predicts abundances of light elements
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:George_Gamow
gptkb:Ralph_Alpher
gptkb:Robert_Herman
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Big_Bang_theory
cosmic evolution
primordial nucleosynthesis
gptkbp:supportedBy cosmic microwave background observations
observed element abundances
gptkbp:yearProposed 1940s
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alpher–Bethe–Gamow_paper
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7