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Description
We propose an in-depth study of 1 Super-Luminous Supernova (SLSN). SLSNe outshine ordinary SNe by a factor 10-100 and represent the deaths of the most massive stars in our Universe. Their extreme luminosity requires exotic explosion mechanisms and/or sources of energy whose nature is unclear. Here we propose a continuation of our successful Chandra program to map their X-ray emission down to unprecedented limits as part of our multi-wavelength effort (UV, optical/NIR, radio, hard X-rays). The final goal is to: (i) Pin down the energy source of SLSNe; (ii) Map the diversity of the pre-explosion evolution of their progenitors. (iii) Constrain their possible association with Gamma-Ray Bursts. Our study opens a new window of investigation on the physics of the most powerful stellar explosions.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 6/27/17 → 6/26/19 |
Funding
- Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (GO7-18046A // NAS8-03060)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (GO7-18046A // NAS8-03060)
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