Supercomputer simulates magnetic fields shaping interstellar space

A new supercomputer model provides unprecedented detail on how magnetic fields shape the turbulent flow of charged particles in the space between stars. This could revolutionize our understanding of galaxy formation. The model visualizes the interstellar medium's turbulence and its interaction with magnetic fields, replicating how the field shifts and swirls interstellar ions. Researchers used the SuperMUC-NG supercomputer to create a scalable model capable of simulating our galaxy's magnetic field. The study, published in Nature Astronomy, allows for a more precise study of these phenomena at different scales. Future research aims to compare the simulations with real-world data and develop even higher-resolution models using new observatories.