Research project Spectral modelling of supernova and kilonova explosions:
diagnosing the element factories of the Universe
The Wolf-Rayet star WR124 throws out material with a speed of over 60 km/s. The star
will eventually explode as a Type Ibc supernova. Credits: Yves Grosdidier, Anthony Moffat, Gilles Joncas, Agnes Acker and NASA
This project aims to link the evolution of massive stars with their supernova explosions and spectral emission properties.
An understanding of cosmic element production requires a close linkage between stellar evolution and supernova physics.
This projects aims to study element production across the periodic table by coherently modelling stellar nucleosynthesis and supernova emission. By using fast 1D models we explore large physical parameter spaces in order to understand what various emission lines in supernova spectra truly tell us about the lives and deaths of massive stars.
Project members
Project managers
Anders Jerkstrand
Senior Researcher
Department of Astronomy
Members
Anders Jerkstrand
Senior Researcher
Department of Astronomy
Stan Barmentloo
PhD student
Department of Astronomy
