Eric Burns, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy
Ph.D., 2017 - University of Alabama in Huntsville
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Department of Physics & Astronomy
ericburns@lsu.edu
Research Interests
I am an astrophysicist that broadly studies transient events in high-energy photons and in concert with other messengers from the universe. I study neutron star mergers which are the most luminous events in the Universe, the related non-thermal gamma-ray burst emission, and identify unexpected or new kinds of transient phenomena, and played a leading role in the multimessenger discovery of a binary neutron star merger. I seek to use these results to understand basic properties of the universe, including the properties of ultra-dense matter and fundamental physics.
I contribute to active space-based instruments and telescopes on the ground, and work with instrument teams to propose new missions to resolve key outstanding questions in astrophysics and beyond. I am particularly interested in the development of new analysis and search software as well as the use of robust statistical methodology.
Current and Selected Publications
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