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Adrian Ka-Wai Chung's research is primarily focused on probing the physics of gravitational waves, particularly in relation to General Relativity. His work involves studying the strong-field regime by analyzing gravitational-wave signals from compact objects, with a specific emphasis on the ringdown phase of binary black-hole coalescences. Chung has developed a spectral framework called METRICS, which enables precision tests of modified gravity models by computing black-hole quasinormal-mode spectra. His contributions extend to cosmology, where he is involved in developing a stochastic siren method for measuring the Hubble constant. This method seeks to combine information from individually resolved compact-binary signals with the stochastic gravitational-wave background. In addition to these areas, Chung has also explored dark matter and dark sector particles, showcasing a keen interest in diverse aspects of theoretical physics. His significant publications reflect his inquisitive nature and commitment to expanding our understanding of gravitational phenomena.
Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England
St John's College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
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