CCA Colloquium: Matteo Cantiello

Title: Hard Problems in Computational Stellar Physics

Abstract:  Despite remarkable observational progress, many fundamental aspects of stellar structure and evolution — particularly for the most massive stars — remain poorly understood. In recent years, advances in both algorithms and computing power have opened new opportunities to address these long-standing challenges. At the CCA, we combine state-of-the-art 1D stellar evolution models with cutting-edge 3D hydrodynamic simulations to tackle some of the hardest problems in stellar physics. I will highlight a set of case studies where this integrated approach has yielded new insights, underscoring both how far computational stellar physics has come and how much remains to be explored.

September 19, 2025