AdamAutism1998 said:I think this could be a good chance that we see how neutron stars form from White Dwarf mergers. The combined mass of the two are less that than required for a type Ia Supernovae. Won't they merge and collapse into a neutron star? What does everyone else think might happen. I want to be sure if lesser massive degenerate mergers which total under 1.4 SM form neutron stars.
AdamAutism1998 said:I think this could be a good chance that we see how neutron stars form from White Dwarf mergers. The combined mass of the two are less that than required for a type Ia Supernovae. Won't they merge and collapse into a neutron star?
A neutron star is a dense, compact object that is formed when a massive star runs out of fuel and undergoes a supernova explosion. It is made up of tightly packed neutrons and has an incredibly strong gravitational pull.
When two white dwarf stars orbit each other, their gravitational pull causes them to spiral closer and closer together. Eventually, they merge and the resulting explosion creates a neutron star.
The mass limit for a neutron star is 1.4 times the mass of our sun, also known as the Chandrasekhar limit. If a star has a mass greater than this, it will continue collapsing into a black hole.
Studying neutron stars from white dwarf mergers can give us insights into the formation and evolution of these objects, as well as the physics of extreme conditions. It can also help us better understand the processes that lead to the creation of heavy elements in the universe.
Yes, neutron stars from white dwarf mergers can be detected through various methods, including gravitational wave detectors and telescopes that can observe the electromagnetic radiation emitted from these events.