Theorie-Seminar

Haakon Andresen (Stockholm University)
Core-Collapse Supernovae and the Gravitational Waves They Emit

In this talk, I will summarise the state of core-collapse supernova research. I will discuss the canonical neutrino-driven mechanism and highlight its successes and failures. Where does supernova research stand today? I will highlight current challenges, focusing on the equation of state effects. After a broad introduction, I will focus on the gravitational waves emitted by core-collapse supernovae and the information the gravitational radiation conveys regarding the underlying particles, nuclear, and astrophysics. I will round off the talk with a brief survey of detection prospects in current and future networks, both terrestrial and space-based.