An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 15.13

The Degenerate Remnants of Stars — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · neutron-star-gravitational-binding-energy

Problem

Using Eq. (10.22), estimate the gravitational binding energy of a neutron star with a mass 1.4 M⊙1.4\,M_\odot and a radius of 10 km. Compare your answer with the amount of energy released in neutrinos during the collapse of the iron core of Sk −69-69 202 (the progenitor of SN 1987A).

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