Abstract: The formation and evolution of
structures in the Universe is expected to be affected by the nature
and properties of dark matter. For this reason, we can made use of
cosmological and astrophysical observations to learn about dark
matter...
The Bahcall Lunch follow the astrophysics colloquium
lecture. Registration is required by 3pm the previous
Friday so a meal can be provided. Please contact Amanda
Cenker with questions.
Abstract 1: The tidal response of a compact object is a key
gravitational-wave observable encoding information about its
interior. This link is subtle due to the nonlinearities of general
relativity. I will show that considering a scattering
process...
Abstract: The growing catalog of
gravitational-wave signals from compact object mergers has allowed
us to study the properties of black holes and neutron stars more
precisely than ever before and has opened a new window through
which to probe the...
I will present a new mechanism of generating large planetary
eccentricities. This mechanism applies to planets within the inner
cavities of their companion protoplanetary disks. A massive disk
with an inner truncation may become eccentric due to non...
In magnetically confined fusion devices, enhanced particle and
energy transport induced by magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) fluctuations
can deteriorate the plasma confinement and endanger the integrity
of the device. One of the most prominent MHD...
