'Neutron degeneracy pressure' presentation slideshows

Supernovae and nucleosynthesis of elements > Fe

Supernovae and nucleosynthesis of elements > Fe. Death of low-mass star: White Dwarf. White dwarfs are the remaining cores once fusion stops Electron degeneracy pressure supports them against gravity Cool and grow dimmer over time. A white dwarf can accrete mass from its companion.

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9. Evolution of Massive Stars: Supernovae.

9. Evolution of Massive Stars: Supernovae. Evolution up to supernovae: the nuclear burning sequence; the iron catastrophe. Supernovae: photodisintigration; electron capture; neutron degeneracy. Nucleosynthesis in supernovae. 9.1 Evolution up to Supernovae.

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