Modeling and simulation of turbulent nuclear flames in Type Ia supernovae.

A review is conducted of the state of progress in physical modeling and computational simulations of turbulent flames as pertaining to Type Ia supernovae. The fundamental governing equations are provided, along with various assumptions made for their simplifications; and the numerical means of their discretizations. A case is made for a more systematic inclusion of turbulence, including turbulence-reaction interactions, for future investigations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]