JOURNAL ARTICLE

Open questions in massive star research.

  • Published In: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, 2024, v. 18, n. S361. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Langer, N. 3 of 3

Abstract

In discussing open question in the field of massive stars, I consider their evolution from birth to death. After touching upon massive star formation, which may be bi-modal and not lead to a zero-age main sequence at the highest masses, I consider the consequences of massive stars being close to their Eddington limit. Then, when discussing the effects of a binary companion, I highlight the importance of massive Algols and contact binaries for understanding the consequences of mass transfer, and the role of binaries in forming Wolf-Rayet stars. Finally, a discussion on pair instability supernovae and of superluminous supernovae is provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union. 2024/05, Vol. 18, Issue S361, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1743-9213
  • DOI:10.1017/S1743921322003088
  • Accession Number:179623213
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