Hengstberger Symposium explores the influence of massive stars on the origin of the elements
The origin of the chemical elements is the topic of a Hengstberger Symposium taking place from 4 to 8 September 2023 at the International Academic Forum of Heidelberg University (IWH). Experts from different areas of astrophysics, earth sciences and nuclear physics will focus especially on the influence massive stars have on the generation and dissemination of these elements. The conference "Exploring the massive-star origin of our elements" is organised by Dr Andreas Sander, a scientist at the Centre for Astronomy of Heidelberg University (ZAH).
"The chemical elements were once produced in many generations of stars. ...