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When neutron stars collide, heavy elements, such as gold, are created. Are these elements ejected from the system to be found, say, here on earth? Or do they fall back into the newly created black hole?
A neutron star collision occurs when two neutron stars, which are extremely dense remnants of a supernova explosion, merge and collide with each other.
Neutron star collisions are relatively rare events, occurring about once every 100,000 years in our galaxy.
During a neutron star collision, the two stars spiral towards each other and release a huge amount of energy and radiation. The intense gravitational forces cause the stars to merge and form a larger object.
Neutron star collisions are important events in astrophysics as they provide insights into the behavior of matter at extreme densities and temperatures. They also produce heavy elements like gold and platinum, which are not formed in other processes.
Yes, we can detect neutron star collisions through various methods such as gravitational waves, x-ray and gamma-ray emissions, and optical telescopes. The detection of these events has greatly advanced our understanding of the universe.