This National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Astronomical Sciences Project Grant award of $129,929 to the University of Alabama, awarded on August 1, 2023, will support computer-based numerical simulations to investigate the "double-detonation" mechanism for Type Ia supernovae. The research team aims to determine the robustness and viability of this explosion scenario, which starts with a helium detonation on the surface of a white dwarf star that triggers a carbon-burning detonation in the core. The project will train graduate and undergraduate students in high-performance computing and scientific software development. In addition to research products, it will produce educational materials including short videos, a portable planetarium program, and classroom simulations of stellar explosions. This work falls under NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program, which seeks to strengthen the nation's scientific enterprise and understanding of major problems. The grant will fund this 3-year project through July 31, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $129.9k | 7/13/23 |