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Nanotech Breakthrough Unveils the Hidden Power of Exploding Stars


Published on 2025-03-22 05:42:19 - SciTechDaily
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  • For the first time, scientists have directly measured a weak r-process reaction using a radioactive ion beam, shedding light on how heavy elements form in cosmic cataclysms like supernovae and neutron star mergers.

The article from SciTechDaily discusses a significant advancement in nanotechnology that has allowed scientists to explore the dynamics of supernova explosions in unprecedented detail. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg, in collaboration with international teams, have developed a new method using nanowires to simulate and study the conditions inside exploding stars. This breakthrough involves creating tiny, controlled explosions within these nanowires, which mimic the conditions of supernovae. By doing so, they've been able to observe how elements are formed and dispersed during these cosmic events, providing insights into the origins of heavy elements like gold and uranium. This nanotech approach not only enhances our understanding of stellar nucleosynthesis but also has potential applications in material science, particularly in understanding high-energy processes at the atomic level.

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