Stars and suprcomputers (IMAGE)

University of Victoria

Stars and suprcomputers

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A slice through the simulated interior of a red giant star. Swirling red patterns reveal turbulent churning motions in the outer convective envelope, while the calmer blue interior shows the wave-dominated barrier layer where rotation dramatically enhances mixing.

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