Essays about: "neutron stars"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words neutron stars.

1. 1. Towards Automatic Model Atoms from the VALD Atomic Database: from He to U

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teoretisk astrofysik

   Author : Samuel Hermansson; [2023]
   Keywords : r-process; nucleosynthesis; kilonovae; VALD;

   Abstract : The ejecta following the collision and merging of two neutron stars (kilonova) are currently considered promising sites for nucleosynthesis of r-process elements. Since the observed kilonova in 2017, GW2017817, astrophysicists have been working to analyze the collected electromagnetic spectra, trying to identify r-process elements. READ MORE

3. 2. Generating Perturbative Solutions for Slowly Rotating Perfect Fluids Using the Hartle Scheme

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

   Author : Elin Johansson; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : In this thesis, we study slowly rotating relativistic stars by modeling them as perfect fluids. The Hartle formalism is used to perturb a spherically symmetric static solution into slow rotation and the corresponding field equations to second order are presented. READ MORE

4. 3. Atomic Structure Calculations Using Configuration-Interaction And Many-Body Perturbation Theory For Spectral Modelling Of Neutron Star Mergers : Example Of Ce I - Iv

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teoretisk fysik

   Author : Fredrik Plane; [2023]
   Keywords : Computational atomic physics; Atomic physics; Physics; Astronomy; Astrophysics; Neutron stars; Stars; Relativisitc atomic physics; Configuration-interaction; Perturbation theory; Many-body perturbation theory;

   Abstract : The binary neutron star merger of 2017 and its corresponding electromagnetic signature resembling that of a kilonova has been one of the most groundbreaking astrophysical occurrences in the last decade. Indications of r-process nucleosynthesis in this event presents new opportunities for learning about the astrophysical origin of heavy elements. READ MORE

5. 4. Prototyping of an automated cyclic Neutron Activation Analysis setup

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kärnfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

   Author : Cornelius Maurer; [2022]
   Keywords : Nuclear Physics; Neutron activation analysis; cyclic-NAA; Physics and Astronomy;

   Abstract : A prototype Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) setup based on a Deuterium-Tritium (DT) neutron generator is under development at Lund University. It serves as proof-of-principle for NAA based on a Compact Accelerator-driven Neutron Source. READ MORE

6. 5. Estimating Properties of a Young Pulsar through X-ray Observations - An Investigation of Parameter Dependence

   University essay from KTH/Fysik

   Author : Lurin Ali; [2022]
   Keywords : Pulsar; Neutron star; Supernova;

   Abstract : Studying the properties of newborn neutron stars is a complicated matter since they cannot be directly observed. Neutron stars are born when some massive stars go supernova (SN), where the expelled material from the explosion goes on to shield the young neutron star from our view by absorbing its radiation. READ MORE