Simulation Video 'Turbulent Times' (VIDEO)

Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS)

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The simulation video visualizes the evolution of the density during a time span of 105 days. As the core of the red giant and the companion draw closer together, the gravity between them releases energy that passes into the common envelope. The turbulent instabilities that occur during this phase become clearly evident.

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Video: Sebastian Ohlmann / HITS

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