How to make a kilonova: Finding a path for cosmic alchemy
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Astronomers recently discovered a pair of stars circling each other (a binary star) that will eventually end its life in an explosion so powerful it creates gold. These explosions create large amounts of gold and other heavy metals but their formation has proven difficult to model. This discovery shows how double-stars hold the key for understanding how precious metals are made in the cosmos.
Source: TheScienceBreaker
Authors: Noel Richardson, Clarissa Pavao
Institution: Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4387933211