Yong-Zhong Qian
Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy
Contact
375-18 John T. Tate Hall
116 Church Street Se
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Affiliations
Yong-Zhong Qian
Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy
Our Solar System: What Triggered Its Formation?
About 4.6 billion years ago, some event disturbed a cloud of gas and dust, triggering the gravitational collapse that led to the formation of the solar system. One hypothesis is that a nearby supernova - a star exploding at the end of its life cycle - initiated this event. My collaborators and I have examined why earlier forensic evidence based on studies of extinct radioactive nuclei in meteorites have been inconclusive, and shown how recent results from modeling supernovae and their impact on star formation have opened up new directions in researching the formation of our solar system.
Click here for a news report on our work and here for our paper published in Nature Communications.
Flavor Oscillations of Astrophysical Neutrinos
Using neutrinos produced by nuclear reactions in the sun, by interaction of cosmic rays with earth's atmosphere, and by accelerators and nuclear reactors on earth, a number of experiments showed that neutrinos oscillate among different flavors and therefore have mass. Yet some key parameters characterizing neutrino oscillations are unknown. New experiments such as MINOS and NOvA, in which the University of Minnesota plays a prominent role, are being carried out to probe these unknown parameters. Interestingly, supernovae that signify the explosive death of massive stars are prodigious sources of neutrinos and provide another venue to study neutrino oscillations. In fact, the number density of neutrinos near the core of a supernova is so large that new phenomena of neutrino oscillations arise. In particular, the flavor evolution for neutrinos of different energies traveling in different directions may be coupled together to produce collective oscillations. This new phenomenon is extremely sensitive to the unknown neutrino oscillation parameters, thereby allowing possible extraction of these parameters from the detection of neutrinos from a future supernova.
Diverse Supernova Sources for Neutrinos and Elements
A lecture on Neutrinos & Supernova Nucleosynthesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Y0clHDSqU
r-Process Nucleosynthesis
A lecture on The r-Process: Status & Challenges: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-G3zECnApw
Chemical Evolution of Galaxies
A lecture on Hierarchical Structure Formation & Chemical Evolution of Galaxies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq9PDIrahJg
Education
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 1993
B.S., University of Science and Technology of China, 1989
Professional Background
Editorial Committee for Annual Review of Nuclear and Particle Science, 2015-2024
Editorial Board for Science China - Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy, 2013-2022
Editorial Board for Physical Review C, 2018-2020
Annual Summer School on Computational Astrophysics and Related Workshop, Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai, China, 2017-2019
Nucleosynthesis and Chemical Evolution, 5-week INT program, University of Washington, Seattle, 2014
The Origin of the Elements: A Modern Perspective, European Center for Theoretical Studies in Nuclear Physics and Related Areas workshop, Trento, Italy, 2011
National Advisory Committee for the Institute for Nuclear Theory (INT), University of Washington, Seattle, 2007-2009
Fellow, American Physical Society, 2008
The First Stars and Evolution of the Early Universe, 5-week INT program, University of Washington, Seattle, 2006
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PzOAIxUAAAAJ
Scientific & Professional Societies
Honors and Awards
McKnight Presidential Fellow, University of Minnesota, 2004-2006
Department of Energy Outstanding Junior Investigator, 2000-2004
Selected Publications
2022
Olsen, J., Qian, Y.Z. (2022). Erratum: Comparison of simulated neutrino emission models with data on Supernova 1987A (Phys. Rev. D (2021) 104 (123020) DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevD.104.123020). Physical Review D. 106 (10), [109904].
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevD.106.109904
Schatz, H., Becerril Reyes, A.D., Best, A., Brown, E.F., Chatziioannou, K., Chipps, K.A., Deibel, C.M., Ezzeddine, R., Galloway, D.K., Hansen, C.J., Herwig, F., Ji, A.P., Lugaro, M., Meisel, Z., Norman, D., Read, J.S., Roberts, L.F., Spyrou, A., Tews, I., Timmes, F.X., Travaglio, C., Vassh, N., Abia, C., Adsley, P., Agarwal, S., Aliotta, M., Aoki, W., Arcones, A., Aryan, A., Bandyopadhyay, A., Banu, A., Bardayan, D.W., Barnes, J., Bauswein, A., Beers, T.C., Bishop, J., Boztepe, T., Cote, B., Caplan, M.E., Champagne, A.E., Clark, J.A., Couder, M., Couture, A., de Mink, S.E., Debnath, S., deBoer, R.J., den Hartogh, J., Denissenkov, P., Dexheimer, V., Dillmann, I., Escher, J.E., Famiano, M.A., Farmer, R., Fisher, R., Frohlich, C., Frebel, A., Fryer, C., Fuller, G., Ganguly, A.K., Ghosh, S., Gibson, B.K., Gorda, T., Gourgouliatos, K.N., Graber, V., Gupta, M., Haxton, W.C., Heger, A., Hix, W.R., Ho, W.C.G., Holmbeck, E.M., Hood, A.A., Huth, S., Imbriani, G., Izzard, R.G., Jain, R., Jayatissa, H., Johnston, Z., Kajino, T., Kankainen, A., Kiss, G.G., Kwiatkowski, A., La Cognata, M., Laird, A.M., Lamia, L., Landry, P., Laplace, E., Launey, K.D., Leahy, D., Leckenby, G., Lennarz, A., Longfellow, B., Lovell, A.E., Lynch, W.G., Lyons, S.M., Maeda, K., Masha, E., Matei, C., Merc, J., Messer, B., Montes, F., Mukherjee, A., Mumpower, M.R., Neto, D., Nevins, B., Newton, W.G., Nguyen, L.Q., Nishikawa, K., Nishimura, N., Nunes, F.M., O'Connor, E., O'Shea, B.W., Ong, W.J., Pain, S.D., Pajkos, M.A., Pignatari, M., Pizzone, R.G., Placco, V.M., Plewa, T., Pritychenko, B., Psaltis, A., Puentes, D., Qian, Y.Z., Radice, D., Rapagnani, D., Rebeiro, B.M., Reifarth, R., Richard, A.L., Rijal, N., Roederer, I.U., Rojo, J.S., Saito, Y., Schwenk, A., Sergi, M.L., Sidhu, R.S., Simon, A., Sivarani, T., Skuladottir, A., Smith, M.S., Spiridon, A., Sprouse, T.M., Starrfield, S., Steiner, A.W., Strieder, F., Sultana, I., Surman, R., Szucs, T., Tawfik, A., Thielemann, F., Trache, L., Trappitsch, R., Tsang, M.B., Tumino, A., Upadhyayula, S., Valle Martinez, J.O., Van der Swaelmen, M., Viscasillas Vázquez, C., Watts, A., Wehmeyer, B., Wiescher, M., Wrede, C., Yoon, J., Zegers, R.G.T., Zermane, M.A., Zingale, M. (2022). Horizons: nuclear astrophysics in the 2020s and beyond. Journal of Physics G: Nuclear and Particle Physics. 49 (11), [110502].
DOI: 10.1088/1361-6471/ac8890
Olsen, J., Qian, Y.Z. (2022). Prospects for distinguishing supernova models using a future neutrino signal. Physical Review D. 105 (8), [083017].
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevD.105.083017
2021
Olsen, J., Qian, Y.Z. (2021). Comparison of simulated neutrino emission models with data on Supernova 1987A. Physical Review D. 104 (12), [123020].
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevD.104.123020
Sieverding, A., Rrapaj, E., Guo, G., Qian, Y.Z. (2021). Impact of dark photon emission on massive star evolution and pre-supernova neutrino signal. Astrophysical Journal. 912 (1), [13].
DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/abee84
Xiong, Z., Qian, Y.Z. (2021). Stationary solutions for fast flavor oscillations of a homogeneous dense neutrino gas. Physics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics. [136550].
DOI: 10.1016/j.physletb.2021.136550
Zhang, Z.C., Wang, X.Y., Pu, T.L., Lu, C.G., Zhang, N.T., Zhang, J.L., Duan, L.M., Gao, B.S., Gao, J., Hu, R.J., Liu, E.Q., Li, K.A., Li, Q.T., Li, Y.T., Lv, B.F., Ma, H.Y., Ma, J.B., Ong, H.J., Qian, Y., Ru, L.H., Sun, L.T., Tang, X.D., Xu, J.Y., Xu, X.D., Yang, Y., Zhai, Y.H., Zhao, H.Y., Zhao, H.W. (2021). Studying the heavy-ion fusion reactions at stellar energies using Time Projection Chamber. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment. [165740].
DOI: 10.1016/j.nima.2021.165740
2020
Li, Z.Z., Qian, Y.Z., Han, J., Li, T.S., Wang, W., Jing, Y.P. (2020). Constraining the Milky Way Mass Profile with Phase-space Distribution of Satellite Galaxies. Astrophysical Journal. 894 (1), [10].
DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/ab84f0
Guo, G., Qian, Y.Z., Wu, M.R. (2020). Neutrino Production Associated with Late Bumps in Gamma-Ray Bursts and Potential Contribution to Diffuse Flux at IceCube. Astrophysical Journal. 890 (1), [83].
DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/ab6bcf
Fischer, T., Guo, G., Dzhioev, A.A., Martínez-Pinedo, G., Wu, M.R., Lohs, A., Qian, Y.Z. (2020). Neutrino signal from proto-neutron star evolution: Effects of opacities from charged-current-neutrino interactions and inverse neutron decay. Physical Review C. 101 (2), [025804].
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevC.101.025804
Sieverding, A., Müller, B., Qian, Y.Z. (2020). Nucleosynthesis of an 11.8 M oSupernova with 3D Simulation of the Inner Ejecta: Overall Yields and Implications for Short-lived Radionuclides in the Early Solar System. Astrophysical Journal. 904 (2), [163].
DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/abc61b
Xiong, Z., Sieverding, A., Sen, M., Qian, Y.Z. (2020). Potential Impact of Fast Flavor Oscillations on Neutrino-driven Winds and Their Nucleosynthesis. Astrophysical Journal. 900 (2), [144].
DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/abac5e
Weiping, L.I.U., Zhihong, L.I., Jiangjun, H.E., Xiaodong, T.A.N.G., Gang, L., Zhu, A., Jianjun, C., Lihua, C., Han, C., Qinghao, C., Xiongjun, C., Zhijun, C., Baoqun, C., Xianchao, D., Changbo, F., Lin, G., Bing, G., Guozhu, H., Alexander, H., Suqing, H., Hanxiong, H., Ning, H., Baolu, J., Liyang, J., Shigeru, K., Jianmin, L., Kuoang, L., Tao, L., Yunju, L., Maria, L., Xiaobing, L., Hongyi, M., Shaobo, M., Dongming, M., Yongzhong, Q., Jiuchang, Q., Jie, R., Yangping, S., Jun, S., Liangting, S., Wanpeng, T., Isao, T., Shuo, W., Peng, W., Youbao, W., Qi, W., Shiwei, X., Shengquan, Y., Litao, Y., Yao, Y., Xiangqing, Y., Qian, Y., Sheng, Z., Huanyu, Z., Hui, Z., Liyong, Z., Ningtao, Z., Qiwei, Z., Tao, Z., Xiaopeng, Z., Xuezhen, Z., Ziming, Z., Wei, Z., Zuo, Z., Chao, Z. (2020). Underground nuclear astrophysics experiment JUNA in China. Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union. [313-320].
DOI: 10.1017/S1743921320000733
2019
Xiong, Z., Wu, M.R., Qian, Y.Z. (2019). Active-Sterile Neutrino Oscillations in Neutrino-driven Winds: Implications for Nucleosynthesis. Astrophysical Journal. 880 (2), [81].
DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/ab2870
Li, Z.Z., Qian, Y.Z., Han, J., Wang, W., Jing, Y.P. (2019). A versatile and accurate method for halo mass determination from phase-space distribution of satellite galaxies. Astrophysical Journal. 886 (1), [69].
DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/ab4f6d
Banerjee, P., Heger, A., Qian, Y.Z. (2019). New s-process Mechanism in Rapidly Rotating Massive Population II Stars. Astrophysical Journal. 887 (2), [187].
DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/ab517a
Guo, G., Qian, Y.Z., Heger, A. (2019). Presupernova neutrino signals as potential probes of neutrino mass hierarchy. Physics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics. [126-130].
DOI: 10.1016/j.physletb.2019.07.030
Müller, B., Tauris, T.M., Heger, A., Banerjee, P., Qian, Y.Z., Powell, J., Chan, C., Gay, D.W., Langer, N. (2019). Three-dimensional simulations of neutrino-driven core-collapse supernovae from low-mass single and binary star progenitors. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 484 (3), [3307-3324].
Accepted author manuscriptDOI: 10.1093/mnras/stz216
Liu, W., Li, Z., He, J., Tang, X., Lian, G., Guo, B., Su, J., Li, Y., Cui, B., Sun, L., Wu, Q., An, Z., Chen, Q., Chen, X., Chen, Y., Chen, Z., Du, X., Fu, C., Gan, L., He, G., Heger, A., Hou, S., Huang, H., Huang, N., Jia, B., Jiang, L., Kubono, S., Li, J., Li, K., Li, T., Lugaro, M., Luo, X., Ma, S., Mei, D., Qian, Y., Qin, J., Ren, J., Tan, W., Tanihata, I., Wang, P., Wang, S., Wang, Y., Xu, S., Yan, S., Yang, L., Yu, X., Yue, Q., Zeng, S., Zhang, H., Zhang, H., Zhang, L., Zhang, N., Zhang, Q., Zhang, T., Fang, X., Zhang, X., Zhang, X., Zhang, Z., Zhao, W., Zhao, Z., Zhou, C., Chen, Y., Qi, N., Wu, S., Guo, X., Zhou, J., He, S., Ning, J., Yue, J. (2019). 锦屏深地核天体物理实验(JUNA)进展. Yuanzineng Kexue Jishu/Atomic Energy Science and Technology. 53 (10), [1729-1741].
DOI: 10.7538/yzk.2019.53.10.1729
2018
Qian, Y.Z. (2018). Neutrinos, supernovae, and the origin of the heavy elements. Science China: Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy. 61 (4), [049501].
DOI: 10.1007/s11433-017-9142-2
Banerjee, P., Qian, Y.Z., Heger, A. (2018). New Neutron-capture Site in Massive Pop III and Pop II Stars as a Source for Heavy Elements in the Early Galaxy. Astrophysical Journal. 865 (2), [120].
DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/aadb8c
Bliss, J., Arcones, A., Qian, Y.Z. (2018). Production of Mo and Ru Isotopes in Neutrino-driven Winds: Implications for Solar Abundances and Presolar Grains. Astrophysical Journal. 866 (2), [105].
DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/aade8d
Banerjee, P., Qian, Y.Z., Heger, A. (2018). S-Process in massive carbon-enhanced metal-poor stars. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 480 (4), [4963-4968].
DOI: 10.1093/mnras/sty2251
2017
Li, Z.Z., Jing, Y.P., Qian, Y.Z., Yuan, Z., Zhao, D.H. (2017). Determination of Dark Matter Halo Mass from Dynamics of Satellite Galaxies. Astrophysical Journal. 850 (2), [116].
DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/aa94c0
2016
Yuan, Z., Qian, Y.Z., Jing, Y.P. (2016). A Chemical Evolution Model for the Fornax Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy. EPJ Web of Conferences. [02002].
DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/201610902002
Yuan, Z., Qian, Y.Z., Jing, Y.P. (2016). Estimating the evolution of gas in the Fornax dwarf spheroidal galaxy from its star formation history: An illustrative example. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 456 (3), [3253-3264].
DOI: 10.1093/mnras/stv2855
Banerjee, P., Qian, Y.Z., Heger, A., Haxton, W.C. (2016). Evidence from stable isotopes and 10Be for solar system formation triggered by a low-mass supernova. Nature communications. [13639].
DOI: 10.1038/ncomms13639
Wu, M.R., Martínez-Pinedo, G., Qian, Y.Z. (2016). Linking neutrino oscillations to the nucleosynthesis of elements. EPJ Web of Conferences. [06005].
DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/201610906005
Banerjee, P., Qian, Y.Z., Heger, A., Haxton, W. (2016). Neutrino-Induced Nucleosynthesis in Helium Shells of Early Core-Collapse Supernovae. EPJ Web of Conferences. [06001].
DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/201610906001
An, F., An, G., An, Q., Antonelli, V., Baussan, E., Beacom, J., Bezrukov, L., Blyth, S., Brugnera, R., Avanzini, M.B., Busto, J., Cabrera, A., Cai, H., Cai, X., Cammi, A., Cao, G., Cao, J., Chang, Y., Chen, S., Chen, S., Chen, Y., Chiesa, D., Clemenza, M., Clerbaux, B., Conrad, J., D'Angelo, D., De Kerret, H., Deng, Z., Deng, Z., Ding, Y., Djurcic, Z., Dornic, D., Dracos, M., Drapier, O., Dusini, S., Dye, S., Enqvist, T., Fan, D., Fang, J., Favart, L., Ford, R., Göger-Neff, M., Gan, H., Garfagnini, A., Giammarchi, M., Gonchar, M., Gong, G., Gong, H., Gonin, M., Grassi, M., Grewing, C., Guan, M., Guarino, V., Guo, G., Guo, W., Guo, X.H., Hagner, C., Han, R., He, M., Heng, Y., Hsiung, Y., Hu, J., Hu, S., Hu, T., Huang, H., Huang, X., Huo, L., Ioannisian, A., Jeitler, M., Ji, X., Jiang, X., Jollet, C., Kang, L., Karagounis, M., Kazarian, N., Krumshteyn, Z., Kruth, A., Kuusiniemi, P., Lachenmaier, T., Leitner, R., Li, C., Li, J., Li, W., Li, W., Li, X., Li, X., Li, Y., Li, Y., Li, Z.B., Liang, H., Lin, G.L., Lin, T., Lin, Y.H., Ling, J., Lippi, I., Liu, D., Liu, H., Liu, H., Liu, J., Liu, J., Liu, J., Liu, Q., Liu, S., Liu, S., Lombardi, P., Long, Y., Lu, H., Lu, J., Lu, J., Lu, J., Lubsandorzhiev, B., Ludhova, L., Luo, S., Lyashuk, V., Möllenberg, R., Ma, X., Mantovani, F., Mao, Y., Mari, S.M., McDonough, W.F., Meng, G., Meregaglia, A., Meroni, E., Mezzetto, M., Miramonti, L., Mueller, T., Naumov, D., Oberauer, L., Ochoa-Ricoux, J.P., Olshevskiy, A., Ortica, F., Paoloni, A., Peng, H., Peng, J.C., Previtali, E., Qi, M., Qian, S., Qian, X., Qian, Y., Qin, Z., Raffelt, G., Ranucci, G., Ricci, B., Robens, M., Romani, A., Ruan, X., Ruan, X., Salamanna, G., Shaevitz, M., Sinev, V., Sirignano, C., Sisti, M., Smirnov, O., Soiron, M., Stahl, A., Stanco, L., Steinmann, J., Sun, X., Sun, Y., Taichenachev, D., Tang, J., Tkachev, I., Trzaska, W., Van Waasen, S., Volpe, C., Vorobel, V., Votano, L., Wang, C.H., Wang, G., Wang, H., Wang, M., Wang, R., Wang, S., Wang, W., Wang, Y., Wang, Y., Wang, Z., Wang, Z., Wang, Z., Wang, Z., Wei, W., Wen, L., Wiebusch, C., Wonsak, B., Wu, Q., Wulz, C.E., Wurm, M., Xi, Y., Xia, D., Xie, Y., Xing, Z.Z., Xu, J., Yan, B., Yang, C., Yang, C., Yang, G., Yang, L., Yang, Y., Yao, Y., Yegin, U., Yermia, F., You, Z., Yu, B., Yu, C., Yu, Z., Zavatarelli, S., Zhan, L., Zhang, C., Zhang, H.H., Zhang, J., Zhang, J., Zhang, Q., Zhang, Y.M., Zhang, Z., Zhao, Z., Zheng, Y., Zhong, W., Zhou, G., Zhou, J., Zhou, L., Zhou, R., Zhou, S., Zhou, W., Zhou, X., Zhou, Y., Zhou, Y., Zou, J. (2016). Neutrino physics with JUNO. Journal of Physics G: Nuclear and Particle Physics. 43 (3), [030401].
DOI: 10.1088/0954-3899/43/3/030401
Wu, M.R., Duan, H., Qian, Y.Z. (2016). Physics of neutrino flavor transformation through matter-neutrino resonances. Physics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics. [89-94].
DOI: 10.1016/j.physletb.2015.11.027
Liu, W.P., Li, Z.H., He, J.J., Tang, X.D., Lian, G., An, Z., Chang, J.J., Chen, H., Chen, Q.H., Chen, X.J., Chen, Z.J., Cui, B.Q., Du, X.C., Fu, C.B., Gan, L., Guo, B., He, G.Z., Heger, A., Hou, S.Q., Huang, H.X., Huang, N., Jia, B.L., Jiang, L.Y., Kubono, S., Li, J.M., Li, K.A., Li, T., Li, Y.J., Lugaro, M., Luo, X.B., Ma, H.Y., Ma, S.B., Mei, D.M., Qian, Y.Z., Qin, J.C., Ren, J., Shen, Y.P., Su, J., Sun, L.T., Tan, W.P., Tanihata, I., Wang, S., Wang, P., Wang, Y.B., Wu, Q., Xu, S.W., Yan, S.Q., Yang, L.T., Yang, Y., Yu, X.Q., Yue, Q., Zeng, S., Zhang, H.Y., Zhang, H., Zhang, L.Y., Zhang, N.T., Zhang, Q.W., Zhang, T., Zhang, X.P., Zhang, X.Z., Zhang, Z.M., Zhao, W., Zhao, Z., Zhou, C. (2016). Progress of Jinping Underground laboratory for Nuclear Astrophysics (JUNA). Science China: Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy. 59 (4), [642001]. [1-7].
DOI: 10.1007/s11433-016-5785-9
Liu, W., Li, Z., He, J., Tang, X., Lian, G., An, Z., Chang, J., Chen, H., Chen, Q., Chen, X., Chen, Z., Cui, B., Du, X., Fu, C., Gan, L., Guo, B., He, G., Heger, A., Hou, S., Huang, H., Huang, N., Jia, B., Jiang, L., Kubono, S., Li, J., Li, K., Li, T., Li, Y., Lugaro, M., Luo, X., Ma, H., Ma, S., Mei, D., Qian, Y., Qin, J., Ren, J., Shen, Y., Su, J., Sun, L., Tan, W., Tanihata, I., Wang, S., Wang, P., Wang, Y., Wu, Q., Xu, S., Yan, S., Yang, L., Yang, Y., Yu, X., Yue, Q., Zeng, S., Zhang, H., Zhang, H., Zhang, L., Zhang, N., Zhang, Q., Zhang, T., Zhang, X., Zhang, X., Zhang, Z., Zhao, W., Zhao, Z., Zhou, C. (2016). Progress of Jinping Underground laboratory for Nuclear Astrophysics (JUNA). EPJ Web of Conferences. [09001].
DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/201610909001
Liu, W.P., Li, Z.H., He, J.J., Tang, X.D., Lian, G., An, Z., Chang, J.J., Chen, H., Chen, Q.H., Chen, X.J., Chen, Z.J., Cui, B.Q., Du, X.C., Fu, C.B., Gan, L., Guo, B., He, G.Z., Heger, A., Hou, S.Q., Huang, H.X., Huang, N., Jia, B.L., Jiang, L.Y., Kubono, S., Li, J.M., Li, K.A., Li, T., Li, Y.J., Lugaro, M., Luo, X.B., Ma, H.Y., Ma, S.B., Mei, D.M., Qian, Y.Z., Qin, J.C., Ren, J., Shen, Y.P., Su, J., Sun, L.T., Tan, W.P., Tanihata, I., Wang, S., Wang, P., Wang, Y.B., Wu, Q., Xu, S.W., Yan, S.Q., Yang, L.T., Yang, Y., Yu, X.Q., Yue, Q., Zeng, S., Zhang, H.Y., Zhang, H., Zhang, L.Y., Zhang, N.T., Zhang, Q.W., Zhang, T., Zhang, X.P., Zhang, X.Z., Zhang, Z.M., Zhao, W., Zhao, Z. (2016). Progress of Jinping Underground Nuclear Astrophysics Experiment (JUNA) project. Proceedings of Science. [013].
Guo, G., Qian, Y.Z. (2016). Spectra and rates of bremsstrahlung neutrino emission in stars. Physical Review D. 94 (4), [043005].
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevD.94.043005
2015
Li, C.H., Qian, Y.Z. (2015). A Pedagogical Discussion on Neutrino Wave-packet Evolution. Physics Procedia. [724-728].
DOI: 10.1016/j.phpro.2014.12.088
Wu, M.R., Qian, Y.Z., Martínez-Pinedo, G., Fischer, T., Huther, L. (2015). Effects of neutrino oscillations on nucleosynthesis and neutrino signals for an 18M supernova model. Physical Review D - Particles, Fields, Gravitation and Cosmology. 91 (6), [065016].
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevD.91.065016
2014
Qian, Y.Z. (2014). Diverse, massive-star-associated sources for elements heavier than Fe and the roles of neutrinos. Journal of Physics G: Nuclear and Particle Physics. 41 (4), [044002].
DOI: 10.1088/0954-3899/41/4/044002
Wu, M.R., Fischer, T., Huther, L., Martínez-Pinedo, G., Qian, Y.Z. (2014). Impact of active-sterile neutrino mixing on supernova explosion and nucleosynthesis. Physical Review D - Particles, Fields, Gravitation and Cosmology. 89 (6), [061303].
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevD.89.061303
2013
Banerjee, P., Qian, Y.Z., Haxton, W.C., Heger, A. (2013). New primary mechanisms for the synthesis of rare be9 in early supernovae. Physical review letters. 110 (14), [141101].
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.110.141101
Xu, X.D., Sun, B., Niu, Z.M., Li, Z., Qian, Y.Z., Meng, J. (2013). Reexamining the temperature and neutron density conditions for r-process nucleosynthesis with augmented nuclear mass models. Physical Review C - Nuclear Physics. 87 (1), [015805].
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevC.87.015805
2012
Qian, Y.Z. (2012). Astrophysical models of r-process nucleosynthesis: An update. In Origin of Matter and Evolution of Galaxies 2011. (201-208). (AIP Conference Proceedings. 1484. (0094-243X)).
DOI: 10.1063/1.4763396
Cherry, J.F., Wu, M.R., Carlson, J., Duan, H., Fuller, G.M., Qian, Y.Z. (2012). Neutrino luminosity and matter-induced modification of collective neutrino flavor oscillations in supernovae. Physical Review D - Particles, Fields, Gravitation and Cosmology. 85 (12), [125010].
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Duan, H., Fuller, G.M., Qian, Y.Z. (2010). Collective neutrino oscillations. Annual Review of Nuclear and Particle Science. [569-594].
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- Axel Gross, Graduate Student
- Jackson Olsen, Graduate Student
- Ermal Rrapaj, Collaborator
- Zewei Xiong, Graduate Student
Former Researchers and Students
Former Postdocs
- Ermal Rrapaj (2018-2021)
- Andre Sieverding (2018-20)
- Projjwal Banerjee (2014-16)
- James Kneller (2005-08)
- Andrew Steiner (2002-04)
Former Graduate Students
- Zewei Xiong (2020)
- Cheng-Hsien Li (2017)
- Gang Guo (2016, Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
- Zhen Yuan (2015)
- Meng-Ru Wu (2012)
- Projjwal Banerjee (2011)
- He Ning (2007)
- Yu Lu (2007)
- Huaiyu Duan (2004)