Thomas W. Jones

Thomas W. Jones is a Professor at the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Minnesota. His contact details include the email twj@umn.edu and office locations in Tate 285-02 and Walter Library 411.

His primary research areas encompass

• Theoretical and computational astrophysics
• Cosmic rays and diffusive shock acceleration
• Magnetohydrodynamics
• Dynamics of galaxy clusters and the intracluster medium
• Radio galaxy and supernova remnant dynamics

Recent publications highlight his work on intracluster medium plasma physics, relativistic jet interactions, turbulence in galaxy clusters, and magnetic filaments. He collaborates extensively with researchers like L. Rudnick, M. Kunz, and F. Vazza.

Active grants include

• NSF: Sustainably Integrating Computation Throughout the Physics Major Degree (2023–2026)
• NSF: Building New Insights to Galaxy Cluster Physics and Evolution (2022–2026)