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Professor Shapiro has broad research interests that span theoretical astrophysics, general relativity, black holes, neutron stars, gravitational collapse, and the generation of gravitational waves. His research emphasizes the use of supercomputers to solve fundamental problems in numerical relativity and computational astrophysics. He has worked on the theory of accretion onto compact objects, relativistic stellar dynamics, and the formation of black holes and gravitational waves. Important simulations include the emitted radiation spectrum from gas accreting onto black holes and neutron stars, and the dynamics of star clusters containing supermassive black holes. His group has a deep interest in understanding the future detection of gravitational waves from astrophysical sources.
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