Socrates, Aristotle
[M] School of Natural Sciences
Field of Study: Astrophysics
Research Description: Aristotle Socrates is interested in high-energy astrophysics, particularly the physical processes that underlie accretion onto black holes and neutron stars. He is exploring the effects of cosmic ray production on the mass and luminosity of galaxies and their respective black holes, and studying the tidal and thermal evolution of extrasolar giant planets.
Home Institution: Institute for Advanced Study
John N. Bahcall Fellow
| Type | Affiliation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| [M] | NatSci | 9/1/2008 | current |
Current Homepage: www.sns.ias.edu/~socrates/
| Degree | Year | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | 2004 | Univ of Calif, Santa Barbara |