Stellar Evolution and Its Impacts on the Properties of White Dwarfs - Maurizio Salaris
Offered By: Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a conference talk on stellar evolution and its effects on white dwarf properties presented by Maurizio Salaris from Liverpool John Moores University. Delve into the latest research on white dwarfs, the most common type of stellar remnants, and their significance in astrophysics. Discover how recent all-sky surveys provide unprecedented data on the Galactic white dwarf population, offering insights into star formation, planetary systems, and potential gravitational wave sources. Examine the need for improved white dwarf models and advancements in related physics, including equations of state and opacities. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of white dwarf research, its limitations, and emerging scientific opportunities arising from new observational data.
Syllabus
Stellar evolution and its impacts on the properties of white dwarfs ▸ Maurizio Salaris (LJMU)
Taught by
Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics
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