Nuclear structure constrains on resonant energies: a solution of the cosmological Li problem?

Abstract

In this work, we study the cosmological 7Li problem from a nuclear structure point of view, by including resonances in the reactions which populate beryllium. The calculation of primordial abundances is performed by solving the balance equations semi-analytically. It is found that the primordial abundance of lithium is indeed reduced, as a consequence of the presence of resonant channels in the relevant cross sections. We set limits on the resonant energy for each reaction relevant for the chain leading to 7Li, by performing a statistical analysis of the available observational data.