Abstract
The evolution of a star from a main sequence star of approximately solar mass, first to a red giant, thereafter to a white dwarf is described in detail. The evolution of more massive stars to supernovae, neutron stars and pulsars is then discussed with special reference to the Crab Nebula. Black holes and X-ray sources are also discussed, in this case with reference to the Cygnus X-1 system. In conclusion, it is pointed out that after their active phase white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes may exist as dead bodies in space, and only be observeable through their gravitational fields. It is possible that a great number of such bodies may exist, and contribute to the stability of galaxies, also possibly facilitating the explanation of the galaxies' red shifts by means of simple universe models.
Otzen Petersen, J
[1]
- Copenhagen Univ. (Denmark)
Citation Formats
Otzen Petersen, J.
Star's death and rebirth. White dwarfs, supernovae, pulsars, black holes.
Norway: N. p.,
1975.
Web.
Otzen Petersen, J.
Star's death and rebirth. White dwarfs, supernovae, pulsars, black holes.
Norway.
Otzen Petersen, J.
1975.
"Star's death and rebirth. White dwarfs, supernovae, pulsars, black holes."
Norway.
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abstractNote = {The evolution of a star from a main sequence star of approximately solar mass, first to a red giant, thereafter to a white dwarf is described in detail. The evolution of more massive stars to supernovae, neutron stars and pulsars is then discussed with special reference to the Crab Nebula. Black holes and X-ray sources are also discussed, in this case with reference to the Cygnus X-1 system. In conclusion, it is pointed out that after their active phase white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes may exist as dead bodies in space, and only be observeable through their gravitational fields. It is possible that a great number of such bodies may exist, and contribute to the stability of galaxies, also possibly facilitating the explanation of the galaxies' red shifts by means of simple universe models.}
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title = {Star's death and rebirth. White dwarfs, supernovae, pulsars, black holes}
author = {Otzen Petersen, J}
abstractNote = {The evolution of a star from a main sequence star of approximately solar mass, first to a red giant, thereafter to a white dwarf is described in detail. The evolution of more massive stars to supernovae, neutron stars and pulsars is then discussed with special reference to the Crab Nebula. Black holes and X-ray sources are also discussed, in this case with reference to the Cygnus X-1 system. In conclusion, it is pointed out that after their active phase white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes may exist as dead bodies in space, and only be observeable through their gravitational fields. It is possible that a great number of such bodies may exist, and contribute to the stability of galaxies, also possibly facilitating the explanation of the galaxies' red shifts by means of simple universe models.}
journal = []
volume = {8:4}
journal type = {AC}
place = {Norway}
year = {1975}
month = {Jan}
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