An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 15.12
The Degenerate Remnants of Stars — Carroll & Ostlie
Physics — Astrophysics · sn1987a-neutrino-energy
Problem
The neutrino flux from SN 1987A was estimated to be 1.3×1014 m−2 at the location of Earth. If the average energy per neutrino was approximately 4.2 MeV, estimate the amount of energy released via neutrinos during the supernova explosion.