Science· 2012Q1

Binary Interaction Dominates the Evolution of Massive Stars

H. Sana, S. E. de Mink, A. de Koter, N. Langer et al.

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2012year

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Over 70% of massive stars exchange mass with a companion, leading to mergers in one-third of cases, a rate significantly higher than previously estimated.

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Field: Astronomy and Astrophysics

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