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The electron gas degeneracy and its importance in Astrophysics

We present an elementary discussion of the quantum regime of an electron gas and its applications in Stellar Evolution, with the ideia of contributing to a more physical approach to this important state of matter in the first years of Science careers.

Keywords:
Electron gas; stars; hydrostatic equilibrium


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