The long term: Six-dimensional core-collapse supernova models

C. Y. Cardall, A. O. Razoumov, E. Endeve, A. Mezzacappa

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Abstract

The computational difficulty of six-dimensional neutrino radiation hydrodynamics has spawned a variety of approximations, provoking a long history of uncertainty in the core-collapse supernova explosion mechanism. Under the auspices of the Terascale Supernova Initiative, we are honoring the physical complexity of supernovae by meeting the computational challenge head-on, undertaking the development of a new adaptive mesh refinement code for self-gravitating, six-dimensional neutrino radiation magnetohydrodynamics. This code-called GenASiS, for General Astrophysical Simulation System-is designed for modularity and extensibility of the physics. Presently in use or under development are capabilities for Newtonian self-gravity, Newtonian and special relativistic magnetohydrodynamics (with ‘realistic’ equation of state), and special relativistic energy- and angle-dependent neutrino transport-including full treatment of the energy and angle dependence of scattering and pair interactions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOpen Issues In Core Collapse Supernova Theory
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co.
Pages196-218
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9789812703446
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2005

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