Yuri Levin
Professor of Physics, Department of Physics

My Contact Info

805 Pupin, Mail Code: 9347, United States

Lab Website

Columbia University's Theoretical High Energy Astrophysics Group



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Yuri Levin

Research Interest

Astrophysics, Gravitational Waves, and Cosmology


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Background

Yuri Levin got his Ph.D. at Caltech, working on the theory of Thermal and Quantum Noise in LIGO interferometers, and on r-mode oscillations of neutron stars. His scientific style was influenced by his two very different Ph.D. advisors, Kip Thorne and Vladmir Braginsky, and also by the free-wheeling, open discussions with Peter Goldreich, Sterl Phinney, and others.
After leaving Caltech, Levin traveled the world, with postdoc and faculty gigs in Berkeley, Toronto, Leiden, and Melbourne, before coming to Columbia in 2017.

Research Statement

Yuri works on a variety of topics in theoretical astrophysics. His current interests include: 1. Stellar and gas dynamics of galactic nuclei. 2. Motion of superfluid vortices inside neutron stars, and their connection to pulsar glitches. 3. Magneto-dynamics of neutron star quakes and oscillations. 4. Gravitational waves from cosmic strings and other topological defects.
Yuri is always interested in learning from his colleagues. Please stop by and tell him something interesting.

Publications

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Curated List of Publications

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Fun Fact

My daughter is studying in Scotland and my son lives in Australia.

Courses Taught

Spring 2019

Astrophysics I

3 pts, GR6011


Spring 2019

Introduction to General Relativity

3 pts, GU4040