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Recent Advances in Core-Collapse Supernova Theory, Jason Nordhaus (Rochester Inst. of Technology)

May. 02 - 20:30 - 2013

Abstract: For approximately half a century, core-collapse supernovae have posed a vexing puzzle for theorists despite being a major ingredient (and uncertainty) in fields ranging from stellar and galaxy evolution to the interstellar medium. Historically, advances in core-collapse theory have been linked to advances in computing power and software. Supernovae are inherently multi-dimensional objects in which neutrino transport, gravity, hydrodynamic instabilities and convection play important roles. Three-dimensional simulations incorporating sufficient physical fidelity require extensive high-performance computing resources and codes efficient enough to use the associated architecture. In this talk, I will highlight recent advances in the field. In particular, I will discuss the dependence of spatial dimension on the viability of the delayed-neutrino mechanism and how pulsar kicks naturally arise from core collapse events.

 

 

Place: Physics Dept. Meeting Room, 2th floor, IST

 

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