
We review the nuclear physics input necessary for the study of the collapse of massive stars as precursor to supernova explosions. Recent theoretical advances for the calculation of the relevant weak-interaction processes and their influence in the collapse and postbounce dynamics are discussed. Future improvements are expected to come with the advent of radioactive ion-beam facilities.
37 pages, 11 figures, for special issue of Nucl. Phys. A
Nuclear Theory (nucl-th), Nuclear Theory, Astrophysics (astro-ph), FOS: Physical sciences, Nuclear Experiment (nucl-ex), Astrophysics, Nuclear Experiment
Nuclear Theory (nucl-th), Nuclear Theory, Astrophysics (astro-ph), FOS: Physical sciences, Nuclear Experiment (nucl-ex), Astrophysics, Nuclear Experiment
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