Supernovae (SNe) are among the most energetic phenomena in the Universe. They are integrally linked to many phenomena of importance to modern astrophysics - formation of black holes and neutron stars, at least some types of gamma-ray bursters, powering starburst galaxies, nucleosynthesis, cosmology probes, and distribution of heavy elements and energy into the interstellar medium (ISM). SNe come in two basic types, type Ia (thermonuclear detonation of white dwarfs) and ...
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