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Modelling XRB nucleosynthesis in XNET following the model of the Dissertation of Lau 2012 Fisker 2007, using the premade model for CNO XRB.

Goal: Create video of working burst nuclides chart. Vary initial metallicity still using Fisker thermal trajectory, see if burst still occurs. Vary initial h/he ratio within metallicity still using Fisker thermal trajectory, see if burst still occurs. Create videos of stalled burst nuclides charts.

• [x] Read Paper
• [x] Create network list/sunet- use premade scenario following Fisker_2007 (see references)
• [x] Temperature profile- use Fisker premade scenario
• [x] Determine initial molar abundances to altar ab_XRB file
• [ ] PPT 3,4,7

• [x] Read Paper
• [x] Study Xnet: made a clearer set of instructions for running non-default library: rxn net instructions, ran XRB-CNO example, MS Excel eats a space column about half way down the file, was causing burst plotting errors.
• [x] use .py script to make plots-
  • abundance plots working per Fei python script, required file#1, required file#2
    • easier in excel
  • animation script working per Fei python script
  • [ ] PPT 2,5,6, references

• [x] Read Paper
• [x] design end objective
  • Integrate the energy generated at the surface and compare to surface photon emission (goal changed)
  • vary metallicities to identify burst conditions (see abstract)
• [x] refine python scripts to read output, visualize
• [ ] use .py script to make video
• [ ] PPT 8,9,10

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