"Exploring Neutron Star Surfaces with Supercomputer Simulations"

Astronomers are using a supercomputer to simulate the surface of neutron stars and study the X-ray bursts they emit. The simulations, conducted by a team of astrophysicists, revealed that the 2D and 3D models showed similar rates of flame spread, with the 3D model being necessary for more complex interactions. The Summit supercomputer's high-performance CPU and accelerated graphics processing unit were utilized to run the simulations, providing insights into the behavior of matter under extreme conditions and offering a glimpse into the composition of neutron stars.