Masses, Radii, and Spins of Compact Objects in our Galaxy

这个项目将使用复杂的理论方法来确定中子星和黑洞的基本特性。Ozel博士和她的研究生将模拟黑洞和中子星的质量分布，模拟黑洞和中子星的吸积，对中子星附近的时空进行相对论计算，并研究中子星中核物质的性质。这个项目的结果预计将对恒星演化、核物理和引力波物理等领域产生影响。除了她的理论工作，厄泽尔博士将继续与图森地区的物理教师互动，并将参与中子星和黑洞主题的大众推广。

This project will use sophisticated theoretical methods to determine the fundamental properties of neutron stars and black holes. Dr. Ozel and her graduate students will model the mass distribution of black holes and neutron stars, simulate accretion onto black holes and neutron stars, perform relativistic calculations of the spacetime near neutron stars, and investigate the properties of nuclear matter in neutron stars.Results from this project are expected to have an impact in the areas of stellar evolution, nuclear physics, and gravitational wave physics. In addition to her theoretical work, Dr. Ozel will continue her interactions with physics teachers in the Tucson area, and will engage popular outreach on the subject neutron stars and black holes.