Professor Adams works in the general area of theoretical astrophysics with a focus on the study of star formation, extra-solar planets, and cosmology. His early work includes computation of the radiative signature of the star formation process, the dynamics of circumstellar disks, and the development of a theory for the initial mass function. More recent work includes studies of extra-solar planetary systems, with a focus on their dynamics and formation. In cosmology, he has studied the inflationary universe, magnetic monopoles, cosmic rays, and cosmic background radiation fields. His work in cosmology also includes explorations of the long term fate and evolution of the universe, as well as fine-tuning issues.
Fred Adams
Ta-You Wu Collegiate Professor of Physics, Director of the Leinweber Center for Theoretical Physics, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Professor of Astronomy, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Theoretical Astrophysics, from cosmology to planets
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