Evidence for a Late Supernova Injection of 60Fe into the Protoplanetary Disk

Key Points

• Late supernova injection significantly contributed to the 60Fe found in the protoplanetary disk.
• The presence of 60Fe offers insights into the nucleosynthesis and distribution of cosmic elements.
• Analysis of cosmic dust demonstrates that supernova remnants may interact with forming solar systems.
• Findings underscore the importance of supernovae in the evolutionary processes of protoplanetary disks.