Episode

Dr. Paul Duffell -- The Universe on a Computer (with host Dr. Abigail Polin)

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The Astrophysics Podcast
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Jan 1, 2025
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Summary

How big a computer do you need to simulate a supernova? Or a planet being formed? Or a black hole swallowing gas? Many astrophysicists spend their time developing computational models to simulate these systems and learn how they evolve. We discuss these computer simulations with Purdue Professor Dr. Paul Duffell. In this first episode of season 2, Dr. Abigail Polin takes over as host.