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Self-consistent NSE does not support the templated C++ networks
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(like ``aprox13 ``). You should use a pynucastro-generated network.
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+ Additionally, the pynucastro network must meet the following requirements:
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+ * Every rate should have an inverse rate, recomputed with detailed balancing
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+ * The "Q" value should be recomputed using the masses when doing detailed
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+ balance.
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+ * Approximate rates like $(\a lpha, p)(p, \g amma)$ are okay, but modified
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+ rates that change the stoichiometry are not supported.
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+ .. tip ::
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+ The test in ``Microphysics/nse_solver/nse_compatibility/ `` can be used to
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+ check if a network is supported. It will integrate at fixed $(rho, T)$
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+ and compare the resulting mass fractions to the NSE solution.
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+ If a network has weak rates, then there will be a $Y_e$ evolution which
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+ will prevent this test from giving perfect agreement, but if the $Y_e$
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+ evolution is slow, this test can still give useful results.
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+ .. tip ::
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+ Presently it is recommended to use the ``ase `` network.
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There are two methods for solving the chemical potentials:
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1. Hybrid Powell's method. This is the default method.
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