TED-Ed: The life cycle of a neutron star - David Lunney

The video explains the life cycle of massive stars, leading to the formation of neutron stars after a supernova explosion. Neutron stars are incredibly dense, with unique structures like superfluids and nuclear pasta. They spin rapidly due to conserved angular momentum and have strong magnetic fields, creating pulsars. Neutron stars can exist in binary systems, sometimes merging to form black holes, emitting gravitational waves. The detection of these waves has provided insights into astrophysics and the origins of heavy elements.

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