The End of Massive Stars

The evolution of our Sun from ordinary star into red giant is radically different from the evolution of much more massive stars towards their end-points: supernova explosions followed by black holes. This lecture will contrast the relevant nuclear physics and thermodynamics that determine these very different outcomes. A lecture by Katherine Blundell OBE recorded on 18 January 2023 at David Game College, London. The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the ...