White Dwarf Temperature-dependence of Mass-radius Relation (IMAGE)

Johns Hopkins University

White Dwarf Temperature-dependence of Mass-radius Relation

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Concept art of two white dwarf stars with the same mass but different temperatures. The hotter star (left) is slightly puffier, while the cooler star (right) is more compact.

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Roberto Molar Candanosa/Johns Hopkins University.

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