Cosmic alchemy in the era of gravitational wave astronomy

Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz (UCSC)

March 22, 2021

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Abstract: The source of about half of the heaviest elements in the Universe has been a mystery for a long time. Although the general picture of element formation is well understood, many questions about the astrophysical details remain to be answered. Here I focus on recent advances in our understanding of the origin of the heaviest and rarest elements in the Universe.