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Supernova Explosions and their Role in the Universe

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Theoretical Physics - From Outer Space to Plasma
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In this talk, Philipp Podsiadlowski will explain how this energy (sometimes) creates a visible fireball, before going on to explain the role of supernovae in the production of the heaviest elements in the periodic table.

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Theoretical Physics - From Outer Space to Plasma
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Philipp Podsiadlowski
Keywords
Physics
supernovae
Department: Department of Physics
Date Added: 01/11/2019
Duration: 00:48:49

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