Research Theme: Persistent Gravitational-Wave Observables
This post summarizes two papers about three new procedures by which one can measure generalized notions of gravitational-wave memory. The first paper was an ...
Introduction
I am a theoretical (astro)physicist interested in black holes, neutron stars, gravitational waves, and general relativity. You can learn more about my research and other academic activities by following the links on this page.Recent Posts
Research Theme: Brans-Dicke theory in Bondi-Sachs form
This post reviews two papers that treat asymptotically flat spacetimes in Brans-Dicke theory. In the first paper, we gave the conditions for asymptotic flat...
Research Theme: Definitions of (super) angular momentum in asymptotically flat spacetimes
This post highlights a paper and essay that investigates several commonly used definitions of angular momentum and super angular momentum in asymptotically f...
Paper: Constraining the Properties of the Progenitor of GW170817
This post summarizes a paper about how well one can distinguish whether the progenitor of the GW170817 event was a binary neutron star or a neutron-star blac...
News Update: New Position and New Website
On July 25, 2019, I moved from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) in the Netherlands to begin a new position as an Assistant Professor of Physics at the Unive...