Supernova Archaeology: Uncovering the origins of thermonuclear supernovae from clues in the ISM
Event Start:
2020-05-04T15:00:00
Event End:
2020-05-04T16:00:00
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Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) have proven vital to our understanding of cosmology, both as standard candles and for their role in the origin of the elements. They are now understood to arise from the thermonuclear explosion of a white dwarf, but why should a white dwarf explode? Evolutionary models can be grouped into either "accretion" or "merger" scenarios, with accretion models typically implying a hot, luminous phase prior to explosion.
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Tyrone Woods (HAA)
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Event Start:
2020-05-04T15:00:00
Event End:
2020-05-04T16:00:00
Supernova Archaeology: Uncovering the origins of thermonuclear supernovae from clues in the ISM
Event Information:
Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) have proven vital to our understanding of cosmology, both as standard candles and for their role in the origin of the elements. They are now understood to arise from the thermonuclear explosion of a white dwarf, but why should a white dwarf explode? Evolutionary models can be grouped into either "accretion" or "merger" scenarios, with accretion models typically implying a hot, luminous phase prior to explosion.
Event Location:
Connect via Zoom