Simple approximation of cross sections for nuclear reactions involving Z = 3–12, 14 nuclei

Abstract

A compact cross section data base is obtained for almost 5000 nonresonance nuclear reactions involving stable and unstable Be, B, C, N, O, F, Ne, Na, Mg, and Si isotopes. The calculations are performed using the San Paulo potential and the barrier penetration formalism. The calculated cross sections are approximated by simple analytical formulas. The results are necessary for simulating nuclear burning in neutron stars.