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    The Production of Large Numbers of Neutrons in Nuclear Reactions
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The Production of Large Numbers of Neutrons in Nuclear Reactions

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The production of large numbers of neutrons in nuclear reactions at the core of a massive star helps rob the core of energy and speeds its eventual collapse.

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