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University of Central Florida awarded 2021 SPS Chapter Research Award

OCT 01, 2021
University of Central Florida awarded 2021 SPS Chapter Research Award

University of Central Florida awarded 2021 SPS Chapter Research Award

Zone and Chapter: University of Central Florida

Project

Project Name: Simulations of Black Hole Dynamics: From Event Horizon to AMD Ryzen

Project Leaders: David Wright

Chapter Advisors: Costas Efthimiou

Project Description: SPS at the University of Central Florida plans to accurately simulate particle motion near black holes using a student-built computer. This work will introduce our members to scientific computing, produce free and open-source simulation software, and help develop an understanding of basic concepts of General Relativity.

Project Media:

University of Central Florida (.pdf, 170 kb)