Astrophysics, Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology Research
The Astrophysics, Relativity and Cosmology research groups study extreme astrophysical phenomena such as black holes, the big bang, and neutron stars, and uses them to further our understanding of fundamental physics. The incredible conditions that occur in these astrophysical environments far exceed those attainable in any Earthbound laboratory. Our research involves many branches of physics, including general relativity, particle physics, fluid dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics and plasma physics.
Gravitational wave astronomy is an exciting new area of research that is poised to open a new window on the Universe. We are investigating how the space-based LISA gravitational wave detector and the ground based LIGO detectors can be used to study violent astrophysical events such as the collision of two black holes.
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