The triple alpha processTerm used to describe the addition of a helium nucleus (He) to existing nuclei with in a giant star to form heavier elements. At temperatures above 2 x 10 K, a C nucleus colliding with He nucleus can produce O. Although the O produced may fuse with other O nuclei. This is the main source of energy production in red giants and red supergiants.
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