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Description
I will provide an overview of the role of hot, dense matter in core-collapse supernovae and neutron stars, with a particular focus on the crucial roles of neutrinos. Supernovae, which result from the gravitational collapse of massive stars, produce bright optical displays, compact objects (such as neutron stars or black holes), and intense bursts of neutrinos. The explosion mechanism remains a central problem in nuclear astrophysics. The equation of state of dense matter is one of the key uncertainties and may ultimately determine the outcome of the explosion. During stellar collapse, core bounce, and the formation of compact remnants, matter experiences a wide range of extreme conditions. I will describe recent progress in astrophysical simulations and nuclear physics. I will also discuss the impact of the equation of state (thermodynamic quantities and composition) on supernova dynamics, the final fate of compact objects, and neutrino emissions.