Synthesis of Heavy Elements in the Ejecta of Neutron Star Mergers
D. Martin, Albino Perego, Almudena Arcones, F.‐K. Thielemann, Oleg Korobkin, Stephan Rosswog
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D. Martin, Albino Perego, Almudena Arcones, F.‐K. Thielemann, Oleg Korobkin, Stephan Rosswog
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We present a nucleosynthesis study on the neutrino-driven wind after neutron star merger. Post-processing tracers from a hydrodynamical simulation, we determine nucleosynthesis yields that depend on both life time of the massive neutron star and polar angle. In comparison with the dynamic ejecta we find a complementary nucleosynthesis, which can explain the r-process pattern beyond the first r-process peak. Additionally, we predict possible forms of light curves for the detection of a kilonova.
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We present a nucleosynthesis study on the neutrino-driven wind after neutron star merger. Post-processing tracers from a hydrodynamical simulation, we determine nucleosynthesis yields that depend on both life time of the massive neutron star and polar angle. In comparison with the dynamic ejecta we find a complementary nucleosynthesis, which can explain the r-process pattern beyond the first r-process peak. Additionally, we predict possible forms of light curves for the detection of a kilonova.
Key concepts: Nucleosynthesis, Ejecta, r-process, Physics, Neutron star, Astrophysics, Kilonova, Neutrino