A Galactic Symphony: Cold Clouds in Fiery Winds

Year: 2023

Ranking: Second Place

Artist: Brent Tan

Department: Physics

Lab: Peng Oh Lab

Description

Clustered supernovae in this magnetohydrodynamic galactic simulation drive a powerful hot outbursting wind that breaks through the interstellar medium, venting out energy into the galactic halo and sweeping up cooler fragments that turn into warm embedded clouds.