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Stars
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Formation and Stellar Birth
The genesis of a star (astronomical object)/) begins within dense regions of the interstellar medium (ISM)/), typically found within giant molecular clouds (GMCs)/). These clouds are predominantly composed of cold, diffuse gas and dust, which must undergo gravitational collapse to initiate star formation. This collapse is often triggered by external … -
Stars
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High-Mass Stars ($\text{Initial } M > 8 M_\odot$)
Massive stars undergo successive stages of core burning (Carbon,Neon, Oxygen, Silicon). These sequences conclude with the formation of an inert iron core. Iron fusion consumes energy rather than releasing it, leading to catastrophic core collapse. This collapse generates intense shockwaves that rebound off the incompressible core, resulting in a **[Type II Superno…