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Turbulence in core-collapse supernovae

Journal Article · · Journal of Physics. G, Nuclear and Particle Physics
 [1];  [2];  [3];  [4];  [5];  [6]
  1. Inst. for Advanced Study, Princeton, NJ (United States). School of Natural Sciences; Princeton Univ., NJ (United States). Dept. of Astrophysical Sciences
  2. Nazarbayev Univ., Astana (Kazakhstan). Dept. of Physics, School of Science and Technology
  3. California Inst. of Technology (CalTech), Pasadena, CA (United States). Walter Burke Inst. for Theoretical Physics
  4. Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States). Dept. of Astronomy
  5. Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI (United States). Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Dept. of Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering, and National Superconducting Cyclotron Lab.
  6. Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI (United States). Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, and National Superconducting Cyclotron Lab.
Multidimensional simulations show that non-radial, turbulent, fluid motion is a fundamental component of the core-collapse supernova explosion mechanism. Neutrino-driven convection, the standing accretion shock instability, and relic-perturbations from advanced nuclear burning stages can all impact the outcome of core collapse in a qualitative and quantitative way. Here, we review the current understanding of these phenomena and their role in the explosion of massive stars. We also discuss the role of protoneutron star convection and of magnetic fields in the context of the delayed neutrino mechanism.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States). National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231; AC02-06CH11357; SC0015904; SC0017955
OSTI ID:
1523397
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 22899792
Journal Information:
Journal of Physics. G, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Physics. G, Nuclear and Particle Physics Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 45; ISSN 0954-3899
Publisher:
IOP PublishingCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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