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Andrew Hamilton is a Professor of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with JILA (a joint institute with NIST). His research focuses on theoretical studies of black holes, cosmology, and supernovae. Key interests include general relativistic visualization of black holes, cosmological data analysis (e.g., galaxy surveys), and supernova dynamics. Current projects involve exploring black hole interiors, relativistic jet simulations, and intergalactic filament formation. He leads the Hamilton Group at JILA, collaborating with institutions like the University of Virginia and NASA.
Research highlights include visualizing supermassive black hole environments, analyzing supernova remnants (SN 1885/S And), and developing methods for extracting cosmological parameters from observational data. Notable work includes the 'Black Hole Flight Simulator' for relativistic rendering and studies of mass inflation in rotating black holes. His lab is located at JILA A706, with extensive collaborations in astrophysical modeling and numerical relativity.
Publications emphasize black hole physics, cosmological simulations, and supernova ejecta analysis. His work bridges theoretical astrophysics with computational modeling, contributing to both foundational understanding and public science outreach through documentaries like Monster of the Milky Way (NOVA) and museum exhibits.
