Astronomy Colloquium

Turbulence, Computers and Stars

David Arnett, Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, UCSB, Steward Observatory, University of Arizona,

It is now feasible to numerically simulate moderately turbulent flow in the stellar context. The impact of such simulations on astrophysical theory will be illustrated, as well as a connection to deterministic chaos. There have been a number of surprises, whose implications are only beginning to be appreciated. Applications to solar abundances and helioseismology, and to gravitational collapse and supernovae will be stressed.

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