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Relativistic Simulations of Core-collapse Supernovae

ORAL

Abstract

The endings of massive stars balance the effects of magnetized fluid flow, neutrinos, relativity, and nuclear physics on a knife's edge. Depending on the conditions when the stars initially collapse, they may either brilliantly explode or implode to form black holes. Central to the supernova dynamics, neutrino properties, and compact object formation are proper treatments of relativity. In this talk, I review ongoing developments of full numerical relativity simulations of supernovae to capture supernova evolution, black hole formation, and beyond.

Presenters

  • Michael A Pajkos

    Caltech

Authors

  • Michael A Pajkos

    Caltech

  • Nils Deppe

    Cornell University

  • Nils Leif Vu

    Caltech

  • William T Throwe

    Cornell University

  • Saul A Teukolsky

    Cornell University

  • Lawrence E Kidder

    Cornell University

  • Mark A Scheel

    Caltech