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The Formation of a Neutron Star: Understanding Type II Supernovae
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Iron cannot produce energy by fusion, core becomes unstable, Gravity pulls the core inward very rapidly. The electron degeneracy pressure that was holding the core fails. Inside the collapsing core: Electrons combine with protons form neutrons along with neutrino. The core is now a giant nucleus. Neutrons resist further compression due to quantum effects. This stops the collapse. Outer layers of the star explode outward This is called a Type II Supernova. The leftover dense core becomes a neutron star.
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