List of cosmological computation software

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-cosmological-computation-software

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1. What is the computational requirements?Requires significant high-performance computing resources (supercomputers, clusters) for large-scale, high-resolution simulations
2. What are cosmic computer wizards?They are special computer programs that let scientists build virtual laboratories to simulate the universe. They help us see how stars and galaxies might form and evolve.
3. How do these computer programs help us learn about stars and galaxies?The programs model the physics that make stars and galaxies grow. Scientists can then compare the simulated results with real telescope images to learn more.

Lambda-CDM Model: The standard model of cosmology, describing a universe dominated by dark energy (Lambda) and cold dark matter (CDM).
Baryonic Matter: The 'normal' matter made of protons and neutrons that forms stars, planets, and gas clouds.
Adaptive Mesh Refinement (AMR): A technique that increases computational resolution only in regions where it is needed, saving resources.