Organization of the Center
The organizational structure of the Flash Center
consists of the Management Group and the following
two active research groups:
The Plasma
Applications Group
The Plasma Applications Group focuses on Plasma
Physics, Astrophysics, and High Energy Density
Physics (HEDP) to use the FLASH code to
simulate the physics of plasmas that are very hot
and dense. The
primary research focus involves modeling experiments
that study the
properties of self-generated magnetic fields in
plasmas. This research
has relevance to basic science,
cosmology/astrophysics, inertial
confinement fusion and fusion energy.
The
Code Group
The Code Group is focused on adding
capabilities to the FLASH code that enable HEDP
simulations, in addition to maintaining the code
that carries out the core astrophysics calculations.
Its members include physicists, engineers and
computer scientists. They are also responsible for
porting, distribution and user support of the FLASH
code.
Past Groups of the Center
The Supernova
Astrophysics Group
The Astrophysics Group carried out
simulations of Type Ia (thermonuclear-powered)
and Type Ib/c and Type II (core collapse)
supernovae and validated current models of these
explosions against observations. The group also
studied key physical processes in these events.
Contact Information
The Flash Center Management Group coordinates
the activities of the
Center on a daily basis. The members of the
Management Group are Petros Tzeferacos
(Director), Adam Reyes (Code Group Leader), and
Jenni Oliver (Business Administrator).
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