Research - Astrophysics, Astronomy, and Relativity

Theoretical modeling and numerical simulations of supernovae and remnants, gamma-ray bursts, gravitational radiation from supernovae and colliding black holes, accretion onto compact objects, and planetary nebulae; shock waves, particle acceleration, and cosmic rays; neutrinos and nucleosynthesis in supernovae and gamma-ray bursts. Radio, infrared, optical, and x-ray observations of supernova remnants, pulsar-wind nebulae, and planetary nebulae. Click here for the Astrophysics Homepage. Faculty Members: • Dr. John Blondin • Dr. Kazimierz Borkowski • Dr. David Brown • Dr. Donald Ellison • Dr. Gail McLaughlin • Dr. Stephen Reynolds		This hydrodynamic simulation preformed by Dr. Blondin models the cirumstellar shell surrounding Supernova 1987A.