• Black Hole Accetion

    BLACK HOLE ACCRETION

    General relativistic radiation magnetohydrodynamics.

  • Type Ia Supernovae

    TYPE IA SUPERNOVAE

    High resolution models of turbulent flames.

  • Stellar Astrophysics

    STELLAR ASTROPHYSICS

    Turbulence in massive stars.

  • Core-Collapse Supernovae

    CORE-COLLAPSE SUPERNOVAE

    State-of-the-art neutrino radiation hydrodynamics.

  • cosmology

    COSMOLOGY

    Large-scale structure, star formation, and supermassive black hole growth.

  • Compact Object Mergers

    COMPACT OBJECT MERGERS

    SPH simulations of binary mergers.

  • Plasma Astrophysics

    PLASMA ASTROPHYSICS

    Particle-in-cell simulations of reconnection.

ABOUT

The Center for Theoretical Astrophysics brings together scientists from across Los Alamos National Laboratory to study a wide variety of topics at the forefront of astrophysical research. We are committed to building and maintaining a supportive experience for all who participate, as reflected in our Statement of Values.

SUMMARY

Scientists within the Center for Theoretical Astrophysics collaborate internally and externally on a broad range of topics. Our diverse expertise and the collaborative environment we maintain allow us to tackle the most challenging problems at the forefront of theoretical and computational astrophysics.

With more than 50 active astrophysicists, Los Alamos National Laboratory is an exciting place to carry out astrophysical research. Though these scientists are spread broadly among organizations at LANL, the CTA establishes a community within which we organize and share projects. Members of the CTA also extensively collaborate with other laboratory institutions including: The Center for Space and Earth Science, The Center for Nonlinear Studies, and The Information Science and Technology Institute.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is located in beautiful Northern New Mexico about a 40 minute drive northwest of Santa Fe. The area has outstanding opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

CTA brings together staff scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and students working on theoretical and computational astrophysics across Los Alamos National Laboratory.