Burning Processes in Supernova Explosions
Course Credit?
Yes - AY 491, PH 495Paid Position?
NoPreferred Majors
PhysicsFaculty
Dean TownsleyDescription
Student will perform computational simulations of burning processes which release energy during a supernova explosion. Tasks include analysis and verification of simulation results, including study of dependence on adopted resolution, reaction pathways considered, and comparison to other methods. The simulations undertaken by the student will inform the performance of large-scale simulations of supernovae used to understand observed transients on the sky, supernova remnant structure, and the synthesis of elements in stellar explosions, as well as explore the necessary physics for understanding these explosions and the stars that lead to them.
Special Skills
Some familiarity with programming is desirable.