Theoretical Studies of Dynamic Interactions Between Stars

Rasio博士将对致密恒星系统和双星系统中恒星之间的密切动力学相互作用相关的现象进行研究。在模拟密集恒星系统中的相互作用时，他将探索流体力学混合在蓝散星产生和演化中的影响，接触双星的稳定性和演化，以及星系团系统的动力学演化。通过探索双星，特别是中子星的相互作用和合并，他将研究伽马射线爆发的来源，引力辐射的释放，Ia型超新星的机制，以及太阳系外行星的特征。***

Rasio, Frederick AST 96-18116 Dr. Rasio will carry out a program of research into the phenomena associated with close dynamical interactions between stars in dense stellar systems and in binary systems. In simulating interactions in dense stellar systems, he will explore the effects of hydrodynamic mixing in the production and evolution of blue straggler stars, the stability and evolution of contact binaries, and the dynamical evolution of the cluster system. By exploring interactions and the coalescence of binary stars, particularly neutron stars, he will investigate the sources of gamma-ray bursts, the release of gravitational radiation, the mechanisms of Type Ia supernovae, and characteristics of extra-solar planets. ***