Simulating the universe: supercomputers in astrophysics

re:publica 2015
Science & Technology

Kurzthese: 

How computation is being used to address cutting edge problems in astrophysics.

Beschreibung: 

In this talk Dr. Christine Corbett Moran will go over modern puzzles and challenges in astrophysics: from the formation of supermassive black holes, to dark matter, to dark energy and more and how cutting edge computing techniques in distributed systems are paving the way to enhancing our understanding of the deepest mysteries of the universe.

STG-1
Mittwoch, 6. Mai 2015 - 17:30 bis 18:30
Englisch
Vortrag
Beginner

Speakers

Postdoctoral Scholar, Astrophysics