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Dr Stuart Sim

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Dr Stuart Sim

Dr Stuart Sim

School of Mathematics and Physics

Dr Sim’s research interests lie in the numerical modelling of radiation transport and spectral synthesis. His studies have included applications to stellar chromospheres/coronae, hot star winds, outflows from accreting systems, and supernovae.

Currently, the focus of his work is in the development and testing of theoretical models for thermonuclear supernova explosions. In particular, he develops Monte Carlo radiative transfer simulations that allow synthetic light curves, spectra and spectropolarimetry to be computed and used to interpret observational data and constrain explosion theories.

Contact info

  • s.sim@qub.ac.uk
  • +44 (0)28 9097 1461

Research Interests

Open to PhD applications in the field of

  • Numerical radiative transfer / spectral modelling for astrophysical explosions and outflows
  • Current particular interests include:
  • Multi-D radiative transfer for supernova explosion models
  • Radiative transfer for outflows from accreting systems

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Current Research Opportunities

  • Supernovae: theoretical modelling of light curves and spectra

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Research students

PhD Title Modelling helium in thermonuclear supernova explosions
Country Northern Ireland
   
PhD Title Modelling polarisation for accretion disk winds
Country  Northern Ireland 
   
PhD Title Unravelling the nature of hydrogen-poor thermonuclear supernovae
Country Northern Ireland
   

 


Alumni: Where are they now

PhD Title Polarisation Spectral Synthesis For Type Ia Supernova Explosion Models
Country  Italy
Current Position Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Stockholm

 

 


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