Astrophysics

Abstract: Radio pulses from rotating neutron stars provide us with spectacularly accurate measurements of their spin frequencies. Surprisingly, young and middle-aged pulsars frequently exhibit irregular evolution of their spin frequencies, with long...

Each week, we hold a relatively informal seminar/discussion series with an emphasis on extra-galactic and large-scale structure astrophysics.

During Galread a leader/visitor presents a recent paper to the discussion group. The PDF of the paper is...

Galaxies are at the core of nearly all modern astrophysical studies. They serve as essential cosmological probes, tracing the structure of the universe, while also providing the stage on which stars form and black holes grow. Despite their...

By analyzing the gravitational lensing effects of stars and planets in our galaxy, and other massive distant galaxies, microlensing provides unique insights into phenomena that are otherwise difficult to observe. In the era of large surveys like the...

In this talk I will review the current state of and future prospects for exoplanet demographics. I will walk through the latest understanding of the frequency of Earth-like planets from Kepler, and their implications for NASA’s next flagship mission...

This talk will provide an overview of recent progress in understanding heating of the inner heliosphere via turbulent dissipation. NASA's Parker Solar Probe (PSP) mission, launched in 2018, has comprehensive in situ instrumentation that has enabled...

The Bahcall Lunch follows the astrophysics colloquium lecture. Registration is required by 4pm the previous Thursday so a meal can be provided. Email Amanda at cenker@ias.edu with questions.