A 3D Simulation of a Neutrino-Driven Supernova Explosion Aided By Convection and Magnetic Fields

Abstract

We study the impact of a small-scale dynamo in core-collapse supernovae using a 3D neutrino magnetohydrodynamics simulation of a $15M_{\odot }$ progenitor. The weak seed field is amplified exponentially in the gain region once neutrino-driven convection develops, and remains dominated by small-scale structures. About $250\mathrm{ms}$ after bounce, the field energy in the gain region reaches $\sim 50\%$ of kinetic equipartition. This supports the development of a neutrino-driven explosion with modest global anisotropy, which does not occur in a corresponding model without magnetic fields. Our results suggest that magnetic fields may play a beneficial subsidiary role in neutrino-driven supernovae even without rapid progenitor rotation. Further investigation into the nature of magnetohydrodynamic turbulence in the supernova core is required.

6 pages, 3 figures, accepted for publication in MNRAS Letters

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