Stellar Evolution
Stellar Evolution traces the life cycles of stars, from their formation in nebulae to their ultimate fates as white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black holes. This field encompasses various stages of stellar evolution, such as the main sequence phase, red giant and supergiant stages, planetary nebulae phase, and white dwarf cooling sequences. Stellar Evolution is closely linked to nuclear astrophysics, computational astrophysics, observational astronomy, and cosmochemistry, offering valuable insights into the processes that govern stellar structure, nucleosynthesis, and galactic chemical evolution. In the broader context of Science, Astronomy, and Planetary Science, Stellar Evolution helps us understand the origins and evolution of our own Solar System as well as other planetary systems in the universe.