Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the fate of material not involved in the core collapse of a supernova, specifically focusing on the outer portions of a star and surrounding clouds. Participants explore whether this material disperses into space or remains gravitationally bound and potentially collapsible.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions whether all material disperses to infinity or if some remains gravitationally close enough to potentially collapse.
- Another participant references supernova remnants, specifically mentioning the Crab Nebula and its expansion characteristics.
- A third participant introduces the idea that massive stars may form low-mass black holes post-supernova, suggesting that fallback of material onto a black hole could occur due to gravitational effects or shock waves.
- One participant expresses a realization about supernova remnants and shares a link to SN 1987A, noting its appearance as more controlled.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the fate of the material not involved in the core collapse, with multiple competing views and hypotheses presented regarding its dispersal and potential for collapse.
Contextual Notes
Some claims depend on specific mass ranges of stars and the conditions surrounding supernova events, which may not be fully resolved in the discussion.