Galaxies in a Box: A Simulated View of the Interstellar Medium

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Abstract

We review progress in the development of physically realistic three dimensional simulated models of the galaxy. We consider the scales from star forming molecular clouds to the full spiral disc. Models are computed using hydrodynamic (HD) or magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) equations and may include cosmic ray or tracer particles. The dynamical scales covered, ranging from the full galaxy structure, through the turbulent scales of supernova (SN) explosions, down to cloud collapse and star formation, make it impossible with current computing tools and resources to resolve all of these in one model. We therefore consider a hierarchy of models and how they can be related to enhance our understanding of the complete galaxy.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLarge-Scale Magnetic Fields in the Universe
PublisherSpringer
Pages281-291
Number of pages11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2012
MoE publication typeA3 Book section, Chapters in research books

Publication series

NameSpace Science Reviews
PublisherSpringer
Number1-4
Volume166
ISSN (Print)0038-6308

Keywords

  • ISM
  • Simulations
  • Magnetohydrodynamic
  • MHD
  • Hydrodynamic
  • Supernova
  • Cosmic rays
  • Magnetic field
  • Galaxy
  • DRIVEN TURBULENCE
  • DENSITY

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