What does modern star collapse mean?

Star collapse refers to the process that the core inside the star can't resist gravitational collapse, which leads to the collapse of the star. With the constant extrusion of the material inside the star, the density and temperature are rising until it is enough to start the nuclear fusion reaction to maintain the stability of the star. This process is called stellar collapse, which is a very important link in the evolution of stars.

In the process of star evolution, star collapse can be divided into two categories: one is high-density exotic matter stars formed by excessive mass, such as black holes and neutron stars. The other is a star with a small mass, which will produce a new nuclear reaction in the process of collapse, and then enter the explosion stage, forming a supernova explosion, releasing strong light and energy, affecting the surrounding interstellar medium and producing new stars.

The research field of modern star collapse involves astronomy, physics, astrophysics and other disciplines, which plays a very important role in understanding the origin, evolution and structure of stars. Through observation and simulation, scientists can deeply understand the principle of star collapse, further explore the mysteries of the universe and make great contributions to human science.