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This lecture covers the evolution of massive stars, focusing on the core collapse process. Topics include the Chandrasekhar mass, hydrogen and helium fusion, and the formation of neutron stars. The lecture also discusses the role of neutrinos in supernova explosions and the detection of neutrinos from SN 1987A.