Project #UR111

Project Number: UR111

Project Title: Monte Carlo Simulation of Quasinormal Modes

Faculty Sponsor: James Alsup

Department: CSEP

Telephone:

E-Mail: jalsup@umflint.edu

Proposed Starting Date: 09/26/2011

Proposed Ending Date: 12/09/2011

Student in mind: Yes

Number of hours to work per week: 1-6 hours

Project Description: The project is to design and build a Monte Carlo simulation studying quasinormal modes for a range of different black hole geometries.

Student Tasks & Responsibilities: The student will implement the Monte Carlo simulation using their preference of software.

Minimum Student Qualifications: A first year course in physics should be completed before taking on the project.