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Cameron, A. G. W.

Publications and source records attributed to Cameron, A. G. W..

At least 109 records · Page 6

Stellar evolution

Stellar evolution, discussing mass loss to interstellar medium, galactic distances determination and supernova explosions

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Physics of the neutron star

Neutron star models, discussing crystalline crust, particle superfluid properties, rotational vortices and relation to Crab Nebula pulsar

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Supernova explosions.

The recent history of theoretical investigations of the supernova mechanism is considered, giving attention also to a number of nuclear physical problems which have yet to be solved in connection with the thermonuclear detonation. A variety of different processes of nucleo-synthesis are expected to occur in association with the supernova explosions. Aspects of the chemical evolution of the galaxy are discussed including the cosmic ray production of lithium, beryllium, and boron in the interstellar medium. Various hypotheses to account for the very large amount of light that comes from a supernova explosion are also examined.

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The role of neutron stars in the acceleration of cosmic rays.

Two cases of cosmic ray acceleration are considered, including the acceleration of the material from the surface of a neutron star and the acceleration of the material in an EM wave interaction with the supernova ejecta. It is assumed that the neutron star mass would probably be somewhat less than the limiting mass of white dwarf stars, 1.4 solar masses. It is found that neutron stars may be effective in accelerating helium and iron to the highest cosmic ray energies, and that at lower energies they may accelerate supernova debris into the cosmic ray fluxes throughout the galaxy.

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The galactic halo

Galactic halo origin and evolution postulated from chemical evolution assuming stellar evolution details

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Neutron stars

Neutron stars, discussing equations of state and stellar interiors, models, atmosphere, cooling, vibration, rotation and magnetic fields

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