Explosive Ideas about Massive Stars - from Observations to Modeling
Explosive Ideas about Massive Stars - from Observations to Modeling
10-13 August 2011 AlbaNova University Center
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Unique Progenitor Diagnostics from Radio and X-ray Observations of Supernovae
 
For centuries, supernovae have been studied primarily in the visual band thanks to
their strong optical emission that dominates the bolometric luminosity on timescales
of weeks following the explosion.  At the same time, some of the most profound
advances in our understanding of supernovae have been made possible through
observations at other wavelengths.  Here I will review the unique progenitor
diagnostics from radio and X-ray follow-up observations of supernovae, including
unusual pre-explosion mass loss histories of massive stars nearing dath and unveiling
the progenitors of SNe Ia.
 
Id: 388
Place: AlbaNova University Center
Room: Oskar Klein
Starting date:
12-Aug-2011   09:30
Duration: 30'
Primary Authors: Prof. SODERBERG, Alicia (Harvard University)
Presenters: Prof. SODERBERG, Alicia
 
Included in session: Circumstellar interaction