Massive Star Modeling and Nucleosynthesis

After a brief introduction to stellar modeling, the main lines of massive star evolution are reviewed, with a focus on the nuclear reactions from which the star gets the needed energy to counterbalance its gravity. The different burning phases are described, as well as the structural impact they hav...

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Main Author: Sylvia Ekström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspas.2021.617765/full