"Simulated Thermonuclear Explosion Achieved in Supercomputer Experiment"

Scientists are using supercomputer simulations to study the behavior of neutron stars and the thermonuclear explosions that occur when they accumulate material from a companion star. By replicating observed X-ray flares, researchers are gaining insights into the properties of neutron stars and the extreme densities within them. Using the Summit supercomputer, they have scaled their simulations to a third dimension, revealing similarities and differences between 2D and 3D models. This work provides valuable information about how neutron stars produce powerful eruptions and can help to better understand their behavior.