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Loren Booda
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Can a primitive galaxy nova or supernova? Might the former process be involved with star production or the latter with a quasar?
Loren Booda said:Perhaps, if a significant mass of a galaxy collapses, it does so all they way to a black hole (quasar?) without any obvious stages like a star.
Loren Booda said:Nabeshin,
"Fragmentation" suggests what I had been looking for. How does this proceed in the early universe?
Yes, it is possible for a primitive galaxy to experience a nova or supernova event. However, the likelihood of this happening depends on various factors such as the size and age of the galaxy, the presence of certain types of stars, and the formation of new stars.
The frequency of nova or supernova events in primitive galaxies is not well understood. These events are rare and can occur spontaneously, making it difficult to predict their frequency. It is estimated that a supernova event may occur once every 100 years in a galaxy like our Milky Way.
Nova and supernova are both types of stellar explosions, but they differ in their cause and intensity. A nova occurs when a white dwarf star in a binary system suddenly increases in brightness due to a sudden burst of nuclear fusion. A supernova, on the other hand, is the explosive death of a massive star, resulting in a much more powerful and destructive event.
It is possible for a primitive galaxy to survive a supernova event, depending on its distance from the explosion and the strength of the event. If a supernova occurs too close to a galaxy, it can cause significant damage or even destroy it. However, if the galaxy is far enough away, it may only experience minor effects such as an increase in radiation.
Scientists use various methods to study nova and supernova events in primitive galaxies, including telescopes that can detect different types of radiation, such as X-rays and gamma rays. They also use computer simulations and data from previous observations to understand the behavior and characteristics of these events in different types of galaxies.