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The First Supernovae

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What were the first supernova like, and what nuclei did they synthesize? What limits our ability to accurately simulate their behavior? These and related questions are critically reviewed.

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Arnett, D. The First Supernovae. Astrophysics and Space Science 265, 29–35 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1002131915162

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