Evolution of Supernovae (IMAGE)

Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe

Evolution of Supernovae

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Artist's conception of evolution of metal-poor and "metal-rich" supernovae at different phases and simulated light curves from shock breakout (ultraviolet) through plateau (red, green and blue colors) to exponential decay. Both shock breakout and "plateau" phases are shorter, bluer, and fainter for metal-poor supernova in comparison with "metal-rich" supernova.

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Credit: Kavli IPMU

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