Connecting the Micro to the Macro in Dense Stars

Speaker

Liliana Caballero, University of Guelph

Abstract

Nuclear astrophysics is a vibrant field that, thanks to impressive developments in astronomical observations and experimental nuclear techniques, will enhance our understanding of several stellar environments in the next decade. In this talk I will go over the overarching questions of modern nuclear astrophysics and the role of nuclear physics in addressing these problems. In particular, I will discuss the importance of neutrino interactions in dense matter, their influence in the synthesis of heavy elements, and the equation of state of nuclear matter.