What is the difference between a Type IIb supernova and a Type Ib/c supernova?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs when a star runs out of fuel and collapses under its own gravity. The difference between a Type IIb and a Type Ib/c supernova is in the type of star that explodes.

A Type IIb supernova occurs when a massive star loses most of its outer hydrogen layer before exploding. The explosion is caused by the core of the star collapsing under its own gravity, leading to a release of energy that can outshine an entire galaxy.

A Type Ib/c supernova, on the other hand, occurs when a star has lost most of its hydrogen and helium layers before the explosion. The explosion is caused by the core of the star collapsing into a neutron star or a black hole.