One idea for the formation of supermassive black holes is that they grew from lower-mass "seeds" that formed in the first generation of...
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Ionized Nebulae in AGN: Cosmic Fluorescent Lamps Powered by Massive Black Holes
April 01, 2017
The luminous radiation from growing supermassive black holes (known as "active galactic nuclei" or "AGN") is effective at photoionizing the...
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Exploring the Connection Between Galaxies and Their Central Black Holes
April 01, 2017
In the past decade it has become increasingly clear that the cosmic evolution of galaxies is linked to the growth of their central...
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Uncovering Powerful Obscured Quasars
April 01, 2017
Quasars are among the most luminous and powerful objects in the Universe, powered by the accretion of matter onto supermassive black holes...
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High Altitude Aerial Platforms for Astronomical Research
April 01, 2017
A telescope mounted on a lighter-than-air platform (balloon) at an altitude above 60,000 ft would be above all clouds and weather and would...
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Distances to the Remnants of Recent Supernova Explosions in the Milky Way
April 01, 2017
Some types of stars end their lives in highly energetic explosions known as supernovae. Over the past 75 years, astronomers have discovered...
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The Expansion Kinematics of High Mass Supernovae
March 31, 2017
Stars around 10 times or more massive than our Sun end their lives when they run out of light elements to convert into heavier elements thus...
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The Evolution of Blue Spectral Features in Late-Time Type Ia Supernova Spectra
March 31, 2017
This project is to develop a long duration, high-altitude LTA platform optimized to use solar heating to generate lift and intended to loft...
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ISINGLASS Rockets Launched
February 13, 2017
ISINGLASS launched two NASA rockets on February 22, 2017 and March 2, 2017 near the Poker Flats Range in Alaska to study the Aurora Borealis.
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Lorenza Viola Selected as APS Outstanding Referee for 2017
February 01, 2017
Congratulations to Viola Lorenza for her recent recognition by the American Physics Society as an Outstanding Referee. In granting her this recognition, the APS is thanking Professor Viola for her effort and service. Her work helps to maintain the high standards of publications for the physics community.
