Get ready to embark on a mind-blowing journey through the cosmos! ESA’s Euclid mission is set to create a groundbreaking 3D-map of the universe. This map will not only help scientists measure the properties of dark energy and dark matter, but also unravel the mysteries surrounding these enigmatic components. Spanning over a third of the sky, the map’s third dimension will take us on a cosmic history tour, spanning an incredible 10 billion years.
But here’s the catch: dealing with the massive and intricate dataset that Euclid observations will produce is no easy feat. To tackle this challenge head-on, scientists in the Euclid Consortium have developed the Euclid Flagship simulation. This state-of-the-art computer simulation is one of the most accurate and comprehensive models of the universe’s large-scale structure ever created.
Powered by advanced processors, these simulations act as a virtual laboratory, allowing astrophysicists to study the formation and evolution of galaxies, galaxy clusters, and the cosmic web they form. By tracing the motion and behavior of countless dark matter particles under the influence of gravity, these simulations replicate the birth and growth of galaxies, providing insights into their distribution across the celestial sphere.
Experience the Euclid Flagship simulation in this captivating video and catch a glimpse of the structure of the dark universe as we currently understand it. Brace yourself for the groundbreaking discoveries that the Euclid mission will unveil in the years to come.
