Master of Science [M.S] [Physics] From University of Wisconsin

Our research in gravitational physics is in several areas: In gravitational-wave astronomy, we play a leading role in LIGO, extracting signals of gravitational-waves from the coalescence of binary neutron stars and black holes, as well as searching for electromagnetic counterparts.  We play a leading role in the use of pulsars to measure gravitation waves from supermassive black holes.  In relativistic astrophysics we have established limits on the spin and mass of rotating neutron stars, and develop computational techniques to model merging stars.  Astronomy efforts include studying early galaxy formation and evolution, and phenomenology of neutron stars and white dwarfs.

Experimental work in condensed matter and surface physics includes electron microscopy, electron and x-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, synchrotron radiation, molecular beam epitaxy, and atomic layer deposition.  Experimental work is also being done in the areas of low-temperature physics, unconventional superconductivity (including high Tc), heavy fermions, topological insulators, materials synthesis and floating zone single crystal growth, oxides, magnetism, ultrasonics, and neutron diffraction.  These efforts are all aimed at creating and analyzing novel materials.

Theoretical work in condensed matter physics and surface physics includes research in quantum transport phenomena, superconductivity, magnetism, novel states of matter, and first-principles electronic structure calculations.