Kilonova and r-process

Layer 1 — Physicsin the Gravitational Wave Physics subtree

Neutron-rich ejecta from BNS merger drives rapid-neutron-capture (r-process) nucleosynthesis; resulting kilonova peaks 1-10 days post-merger; AT2017gfo confirmed lanthanide-rich red-component.

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