Laboratory modeling of big bang nucleosynthesis using powerful laser facilities

Abstract

The processes and problems of big bang nucleosynthesis are considered. Powerful laser pulses allow us to obtain high energy density in matter. Thus, laboratory modeling of big bang nucleosynthesis becomes feasible. Results of experiments on the picosecond laser facility 'Neodymium' and on the femtosecond terawatt laser are reported. Further investigations of this topic are discussed.