Practicing aspects of gamma-ray spectroscopy for nuclear astrophysics

Abstract

The experimental methodologies of \(\gamma\)-ray detection and spectroscopy are widely used in nuclear astrophysics research that typically centers on the measurement of cross sections of reactions constituting the network of stellar nucleosynthesis. This article identifies the key factors of such endeavors and analyzes their impact on the aspired objectives. Such perspectives are known to be taken into cognizance while planning a facility for nuclear astrophysics research as well as in defining a research programme therein.