Winds From Massive Stars, And Implications for Supernovae and Gamma-Ray Bursts
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We review the effects of winds from massive O and B stars on the surrounding medium over the various stages of stellar evolution. Furthermore we discuss some of the implications for SNe and GRB evolution within this wind-blown medium.
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