Dr. P. Chris Fragile

I have a broad interest in computational astrophysics, particularly numerical simulations of novel hydrodynamic and magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) effects in astrophysics. Currently, my primary interest is in developing and utilizing hydrodynamic and MHD codes to study black hole accretion and the feedback of black holes on their environments through jets. This research may be applicable to quasars, active galactic nuclei (AGN), X-ray binaries, core-collapse supernovas, and gamma-ray bursts(GRBs), all of which contain jet-like features and are likely powered by a accreting black holes.

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- Fall 2009 Courses -

See my Teaching Page for previous courses taught.

 

updated: 31-Aug-09