The enormous densities that develop during a supernova collapse do not appear to be sufficient to form the heaviest elements. Where do the conditions to produce these elements occur?

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Collisions of neutron stars are believed to create the extreme conditions necessary for the formation of the heaviest elements. These events produce intense temperatures and pressures, allowing for rapid neutron capture by atomic nuclei.

The Enormous Densities That Develop During a Supernova Collapse Do