GAnG - Dr Katy Clough
Numerical study of non linearities in general relativity and beyond
Supervisor: Dr Katy Clough
Project description:
The student will develop and use numerical relativity simulations to model fundamental physics in strong gravity regimes. The goal is to understand the behaviour of non linearities around black holes (both in GR and beyond Einstein effective field theories) and show how they might be observed from gravitational wave data.
The student will use HPC (High Performance Computing) resources to solve the coupled non-linear partial differential equations of general relativity, using the numerical relativity codes developed by the GRTL Collaboration (www.grtlcollaboration.org). Whilst C++ coding and use of HPC will be a key part of the project, potential students will not be required to have prior experience in these fields. I particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in theoretical physics.
Funding Notes:
This project is open to candidates applying for CSC/EPSRC/Underrepresented Studentships.
Further information:
How to apply
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
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