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Neutron star at Centre of Sun?
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In summary, the conversation discusses a paper on arxiv that presents a solution to the solar neutrino problem. The paper suggests that the solar core may be a supernova remnant, which raises unrelated questions about solar dynamics. Some members find this idea interesting, while others find it surprising. The paper is notably short and the authors have a preference for the concept of condensation.
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Interesting. I think there are more promising solutions to the solar neutrino problem.
http://www.arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0407176
http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/~jgl/kamland_news.html
The notion of the solar core as a supernova remnant is pretty surprising. That seems to raise questions that are unrelated to solar dynamics.
http://www.arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0407176
http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/~jgl/kamland_news.html
The notion of the solar core as a supernova remnant is pretty surprising. That seems to raise questions that are unrelated to solar dynamics.
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I'm not at the center of the sun. I'm right here! 
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The paper is also interesting in the sense that is the shortest paper of arxiv that I remember (less than a page if you leave aside the references)
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http://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0411255
this also says the sun condensed around a neutron star supernova remnant
and it is two pages long
apparently the authors like condensation
because it is a condensed article as well
O. Manuel is a co-author in each case
but some of the others are different
this also says the sun condensed around a neutron star supernova remnant
and it is two pages long
apparently the authors like condensation
because it is a condensed article as well
O. Manuel is a co-author in each case
but some of the others are different
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1. What is a neutron star?
A neutron star is a very dense and compact object that is formed when a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses under its own gravity.
2. How is a neutron star formed in the center of the Sun?
A neutron star can only form in the center of a star if the star is at least 8 times more massive than our Sun. As the star's core runs out of fuel, it collapses under its own gravity, causing the electrons and protons to combine and form neutrons. This process creates a neutron star.
3. What is the size of a neutron star at the center of the Sun?
A neutron star at the center of the Sun is incredibly small, with a diameter of only about 20 kilometers. This is smaller than the size of a city on Earth, but it contains the mass of about 1.4 times that of our Sun.
4. What is the temperature of a neutron star at the center of the Sun?
The temperature of a neutron star at the center of the Sun can reach up to a billion degrees Celsius. This extreme heat is caused by the collapse of the star's core and the release of energy during the formation of the neutron star.
5. Can we see the neutron star at the center of the Sun?
No, we cannot see the neutron star at the center of the Sun because it is surrounded by layers of gas and plasma. However, scientists can indirectly study the presence of a neutron star through the effects it has on its surroundings, such as the gravitational pull it exerts on nearby objects.
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