Nuclear Reactions Induced by Pre-Breakup Shock Passage in BNS Merger Ejecta - 1108

This lecture by Amir Levinson from Tel Aviv University explores nuclear reactions that occur when shocks pass through binary neutron star (BNS) merger ejecta before breakout. Examine the complex physics of these nuclear processes and their implications for understanding neutron star merger events and their observable signatures. Delivered at CITA Presentations on April 14, 2025, the presentation provides detailed analysis of how shock waves interact with ejected material during neutron star mergers and the resulting nuclear transformations.