Heavy-Element Nucleosynthesis from the Collapse of White Dwarfs

Tetyana Pitik, UC Berkeley
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PAT C-421

Accretion-induced collapse (AIC) of white dwarfs provides a promising astrophysical site for r-process nucleosynthesis and kilonova emission. Drawing on results from multidimensional GRMHD and radiative transfer simulations, in this seminar I will explore the conditions that favor robust r-process element production and discuss the electromagnetic signature of these rare and intriguing events.

This event will take place in PAT C-421. All interested graduate students and faculty are invited to attend.

Participants are also welcome to join via Zoom. Zoom link will be available via announcement email, or by contacting intmail[at]uw.edu

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