Tag: Chandrasekhar Limit
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Neutron Stars
Introduction Neutron stars are incredibly dense and compact astronomical objects, resulting from the collapse of massive stars during supernova explosions. These stars are primarily composed of neutrons, hence the name. Formation of Neutron Stars When a star of significant mass exhausts its nuclear fuel, it undergoes a violent explosion known as a supernova. The star’s…
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Chandrasekhar Limit
Introduction The Chandrasekhar Limit is the maximum mass that a stable white dwarf star can have before it collapses under its own gravity to form a neutron star or black hole. The limit is named after the Indian astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar who calculated it in 1930. Derivation The Chandrasekhar limit is derived from the principles…