2023-12-26 10:02:23
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, – Dr. Nidal Qassoum, Professor of Physics at the American University of Sharjah, covers gamma ray bursts in space, astronomical events known as supernovas, hypernovas, macronovas, and the emerging world of gravitational waves.
Dr. Qassoum and his research team are studying the enormous energy produced by gamma ray explosions, which exceeds the total energy of the sun produced in 10 billion years. They are also investigating supernova events, which occur during the last evolutionary stages of the life of a massive star, resulting in a massive explosion where the star and its atmosphere are thrown into space at the end of its life.
The team is also studying hypernovae, intense explosions of massive stars that result in long-range gamma ray explosions, and macronovae, which result from the dramatic collision between two neutron stars or a neutron star with a black hole. All of this research is closely related to the world of gravitational waves, which are ripples in space resulting from active processes in the universe.
Speaking about the importance of this research, Dr. Qassoum emphasized the impact of their research in the study of the universe, citing significant discoveries such as the space waves resulting from the merger of two black holes and two neutron stars merging together.
The research team consists of physics students at the American University of Sharjah, and Dr. Qassoum praised their contributions, highlighting their prowess in simulations, data analysis, and modeling. The students also shared their experiences, with one student, Elma Abdi, highlighting how working with Dr. Qassoum has shaped her academic journey. She also praised the university for being a center of discovery and ambition.
Another student, Dalia Akl, expressed how the experience of collaborating with Dr. Qassoum has deepened her understanding of diverse research methodologies and broadened her perspective on the complexities and challenges inherent in astrophysics research.
The research team’s areas of cooperation extend globally, including the United States of America, France, Bahrain, and Algeria, as well as collaborative research work within the UAE.
Dr. Qassoum added that their work is part of a global campaign tracking the detections of gravitational waves and expressed hope that their latest research will lead to promising results. He also mentioned the imminent launch of the International Variable Objects Satellite, integrated with the relay antenna at the American University of Sharjah, emphasizing its promising future for their research.
The American University of Sharjah’s strategy is in line with the UAE’s approach to space exploration, and with each achievement, the faculty and students find renewed motivation to contribute to this national mission.
To learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Sharjah, please visit the website www.aus.edu/cas.
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