Exotic nuclei and astrophysics

In recent years, nuclear-physics investigations into the laws of the microscopic world have contributed to extend significantly our knowledge of phenomena occurring in the macroscopic world (Universe) and made a formidable contribution to the development of astrophysical and cosmological theories. First of all, this concerns the expanding-universe model, the evolution of stars, and the abundances of elements, as well as the properties of various stars and cosmic objects, including cold and neutron stars, black holes, and pulsars. Without claiming to give a full account of all cosmological problems, we will dwell upon those of them that, in my opinion, have much in common with nuclear-matter properties manifesting themselves in nuclear interactions.