The Illustris project is a computer simulation of the universe that recreates the evolution of cosmic structure, from the Big Bang to the present day. It is one of the largest and most ambitious simulations ever undertaken, using over 12 billion digital particles to trace the growth of cosmic structure under the force of gravity.
The aim of Illustris is to provide a detailed model of how our Universe evolved, and to make predictions about its future. The project has already yielded some remarkable results, including an accurate reproduction of the large-scale structure of our Universe (the ‘cosmic web’), and predictions for the number and distribution of galaxies like our own Milky Way.
The Illustris project is led by Volker Springel at Heidelberg University in Germany. The team behind Illustris includes scientists from around the world, who are working together to understand how our Universe came to be as it is today.
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