Researchers from Princeton University and UC Berkeley used Argonne National Laboratory’s Polaris supercomputer to simulate core-collapse supernovas in full 3D. Earlier one-dimensional models often failed to explode realistically, while higher-dimensional simulations required massive computational power. Leveraging GPU-accelerated systems managed by Altair PBS Professional, the team ran the largest and most sophisticated 3D supernova simulations ever performed. These models captured neutrino interactions, turbulence, and relativistic effects with unprecedented fidelity. The results bring scientists closer to understanding how elements form during stellar explosions and contribute to a future comprehensive model of star death and matter creation.

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