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White Dwarf Sedimentation and Phase Separation - Status

Offered By: Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the latest research on white dwarf sedimentation and phase separation in this 27-minute conference talk by Evan Bauer from Harvard-Smithsonian CfA. Recorded during the "White Dwarfs from Physics to Astrophysics" conference at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, delve into the complex physics of these stellar remnants. Gain insights into how recent astrometric, photometric, and spectroscopic surveys provide a comprehensive view of the Galactic white dwarf population. Discover how these observations are driving improvements in white dwarf models and their applications in various astrophysical contexts, including star and planet formation, Galactic star formation rates, and gravitational wave source populations. Learn about the current state of research, ongoing challenges in modeling, and new scientific opportunities arising from recent data in this cutting-edge presentation on white dwarf physics.

Syllabus

White Dwarf Sedimentation and Phase Separation: Status of... ▸ Evan Bauer (Harvard-Smithsonian CfA)


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Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

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