A Galactic Symphony: Cold Clouds in Fiery Winds

Year: 
2023
Ranking: 
Second Place
Artist: 
Brent Tan
Department: 
Physics
Lab: 
Peng Oh Lab

Description

Clustered supernovae in this magnetohydrodynamic galactic simulation drive a powerful hot outbursting wind that breaks through the interstellar medium, venting out energy into the galactic halo and sweeping up cooler fragments that turn into warm embedded clouds.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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