A neutron star with a carbon atmosphere in the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant
The surface of hot neutron stars is covered by a thin atmosphere. If there is accretion after neutron-star formation, the atmosphere could be composed of light elements (H or He); if no accretion takes place or if thermonuclear reactions occur after accretion, heavy elements (for example, Fe) are ex...
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| Language: | English |
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2009-11-05.
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