3-D simulations illuminate supernova explosions
Friday, June 3, 2016 - 16:30
in Astronomy & Space
Researchers are using Mira to perform large-scale 3-D simulations of the final moments of a supernova's life cycle. While the 3-D simulation approach is still in its infancy, early results indicate that the models are providing a clearer picture than ever before of the mechanisms that drive supernova explosions.