Dr. Chris Thompson

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Biography

Chris Thompson is a Professor at the University of Toronto's Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics and a faculty member at the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA). His research focuses on high-energy astrophysical sources including Soft Gamma Repeaters, Anomalous X-ray Pulsars, and Gamma-Ray Bursts. Moreover, he studies relativistic fluids and magnetofluids, supernova core collapse, and accretion flows, with intermittent investigations into the early universe. Dr. Thompson earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1988 and has made significant contributions to the field through his extensive research and publications.

Research Interests

High-Energy Astrophysics Relativistic Fluids Magnetofluids Supernova Core Collapse Accretion Flows Early Universe

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology