Dust from refractory r-process elements forms efficiently in kilonova ejecta and explains the observed late-time infrared spectra.
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Non-LTE models for He and Sr in kilonova ejecta show that ~1% He or 1-10% Sr can reproduce the 1μm absorption feature in AT2017gfo, implying low-Ye, low-entropy r-process conditions.
Optimization of dielectronic recombination rates for U II-IV using AUTOSTRUCTURE, benchmarked on Nd III, for implementation in kilonova radiative transfer with SUMO.
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Heavy element dust explains the late-time spectra of kilonovae
Dust from refractory r-process elements forms efficiently in kilonova ejecta and explains the observed late-time infrared spectra.
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Non-LTE Ionization Modeling for Helium and Strontium in Neutron Star Merger Ejecta
Non-LTE models for He and Sr in kilonova ejecta show that ~1% He or 1-10% Sr can reproduce the 1μm absorption feature in AT2017gfo, implying low-Ye, low-entropy r-process conditions.
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An Exploration of Recombination of Uranium with application to Kilonovae Spectra
Optimization of dielectronic recombination rates for U II-IV using AUTOSTRUCTURE, benchmarked on Nd III, for implementation in kilonova radiative transfer with SUMO.