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

该项目将使用复杂的理论方法来确定中子星和黑洞的基本性质。 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，进行中子星附近时空的相对论计算，并研究中子星中核物质的性质。该项目的结果预计将在恒星演化，核物理和引力波物理领域产生影响。 除了她的理论工作，Ozel博士将继续她的互动与物理教师在图森地区，并将从事流行的推广主题中子星和黑洞。

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.