Supernova explosion
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Supernova explosion
Supernova explosion. Image 1 of 4. Supercomputer simulation showing a supernova explosion 50 milliseconds (thousandths of a second) after core collapse. Supernovae occur when a massive star has run out of nuclear fuel and its core collapses to form a neutron star. The collapsed core triggers a shock wave that powers the supernova explosion. This simulation shows the entropy (amount of disorder within a thermodynamic system) of matter (light areas) that is rising due to heating by neutrinos at the core (unseen). The heated matter rises and mixes with in-falling cold matter (dark areas) resulting in turbulence. It is thought that neutrino-driven convection energy accompanies the shock wave to power the supernova explosion. Simulation created at the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics, Germany. For a complete sequence, see images: R730/098 - R730/101
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This print captures a mesmerizing moment in the universe's grand tapestry - a supernova explosion. The image, part of a series of four, showcases a supercomputer simulation depicting the aftermath of core collapse just 50 milliseconds after the cataclysmic event. Supernovae occur when massive stars exhaust their nuclear fuel and undergo an awe-inspiring transformation into neutron stars. In this simulation, we witness the incredible power unleashed by the collapsed core as it triggers a shock wave that propels the explosive phenomenon. The rising entropy within the system is vividly portrayed through areas of light representing heated matter influenced by neutrinos at the unseen core. As this heated matter ascends, it intermingles with cold matter falling inward, resulting in turbulent patterns depicted by dark areas. Scientists believe that alongside this shock wave, neutrino-driven convection energy plays a crucial role in fueling these extraordinary explosions. Created at Germany's esteemed Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics, this three-dimensional computer artwork offers valuable insights into gas expansion and physics governing stellar deaths. Immerse yourself in this breathtaking illustration that encapsulates both scientific wonder and artistic beauty. It serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about our vast cosmos while reminding us of its unfathomable power and complexity.
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