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Description
The aim of this presentation is to provide an overview of a summer student project conducted within the Astroparticle Physics Theory group. Supernova remnants (SNRs) are key astrophysical sites for the acceleration of cosmic rays, and their observable signatures provide valuable insights into high-energy astrophysical processes. In this project, hydrodynamic simulations of supernova explosions were performed to explore the evolution of expanding shocks and their associated particle and radiation spectra. Benchmark cases, including simplified models and a well-studied remnant, were used to validate the simulation framework and assess its ability to reproduce expected physical behaviour. These studies form the basis for applying the approach to more complex scenarios of current interest. The presentation will introduce the astrophysical context, describe the methods employed, and discuss preliminary findings.
