Anzhong Wang
Encyclopedia
Anzhong Wang is a theoretical physicist
, specialized in gravitation
, cosmology
and astroparticle physics
. He is on the Physics faculty of Baylor University
. Currently he is working on cosmology
in string
/M theory and the Hořava-Lifshitz gravity
.
Apart from his research contributions, Professor Wang is known for his ability to convey the excitement and significance of discoveries in gravitation and cosmology while teaching various foundational courses in Physics.
Wang is married to Yumei Wu, a mathematical physicist also at Baylor and they live in Waco, Texas, USA.
His recent work includes investigations of late cosmic acceleration of the universe, cosmology in string/M Theory, thermodynamics of black holes and their
formation from gravitational collapse, the Horava-Lifshitz quantum gravity and its applications to cosmology and astrophysics.
, cosmology
, string theory
and high-energy astrophysics
.
Some recent publications are
.
Theoretical physics
Theoretical physics is a branch of physics which employs mathematical models and abstractions of physics to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena...
, specialized in gravitation
Gravitation
Gravitation, or gravity, is a natural phenomenon by which physical bodies attract with a force proportional to their mass. Gravitation is most familiar as the agent that gives weight to objects with mass and causes them to fall to the ground when dropped...
, cosmology
Cosmology
Cosmology is the discipline that deals with the nature of the Universe as a whole. Cosmologists seek to understand the origin, evolution, structure, and ultimate fate of the Universe at large, as well as the natural laws that keep it in order...
and astroparticle physics
Astroparticle physics
Astroparticle physics, the same as particle astrophysics, is that branch of particle physics that studies elementary particles of astronomical origin, and their relation to astrophysics and cosmology. It is a relatively new field of research emerging at the intersection of particle physics,...
. He is on the Physics faculty of Baylor University
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
. Currently he is working on cosmology
Cosmology
Cosmology is the discipline that deals with the nature of the Universe as a whole. Cosmologists seek to understand the origin, evolution, structure, and ultimate fate of the Universe at large, as well as the natural laws that keep it in order...
in string
String theory
String theory is an active research framework in particle physics that attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity. It is a contender for a theory of everything , a manner of describing the known fundamental forces and matter in a mathematically complete system...
/M theory and the Hořava-Lifshitz gravity
Hořava-Lifshitz gravity
Hořava–Lifshitz gravity is a theory of quantum gravity proposed by Petr Hořava in 2009. It solves the problem of different concepts of time in quantum field theory and general relativity by treating the quantum concept as the more fundamental so that space and time are not equivalent...
.
Apart from his research contributions, Professor Wang is known for his ability to convey the excitement and significance of discoveries in gravitation and cosmology while teaching various foundational courses in Physics.
Wang is married to Yumei Wu, a mathematical physicist also at Baylor and they live in Waco, Texas, USA.
Research
Wang's research recently has principally focused on aspects of gravitation, cosmology and astrophysics, using tools from general relativity, superstring theory and M-Theory.His recent work includes investigations of late cosmic acceleration of the universe, cosmology in string/M Theory, thermodynamics of black holes and their
formation from gravitational collapse, the Horava-Lifshitz quantum gravity and its applications to cosmology and astrophysics.
Publications
Wang has written over 100 research articles in scholarly journals on topics in gravitational theoryGravitation
Gravitation, or gravity, is a natural phenomenon by which physical bodies attract with a force proportional to their mass. Gravitation is most familiar as the agent that gives weight to objects with mass and causes them to fall to the ground when dropped...
, cosmology
Cosmology
Cosmology is the discipline that deals with the nature of the Universe as a whole. Cosmologists seek to understand the origin, evolution, structure, and ultimate fate of the Universe at large, as well as the natural laws that keep it in order...
, string theory
String theory
String theory is an active research framework in particle physics that attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity. It is a contender for a theory of everything , a manner of describing the known fundamental forces and matter in a mathematically complete system...
and high-energy astrophysics
High-energy astronomy
High energy astronomy is the study of astronomical objects that release EM radiation of highly energetic wavelengths. It includes X-ray astronomy, gamma-ray astronomy, and extreme UV astronomy, as well as studies of neutrinos and cosmic rays...
.
Some recent publications are
- Rong-Gen Cai and Anzhong Wang, Cosmology with interaction between phantom dark energy and dark matter and the coincidence problem, JCAP 0503:002,2005 .
- Rong-Gen Cai, Hong-Sheng Zhang and Anzhong Wang, Crossing w=-1 in Gauss-Bonnet brane world with induced gravity, Commun.Theor.Phys.44:948,2005.
- Yun-Gui Gong and Anzhong Wang, Reconstruction of the deceleration parameter and the equation of state of dark energy, Phys.Rev.D75:043520,2007.
- Anzhong Wang and Yumei Wu, Thermodynamics and classification of cosmological models in the Horava-Lifshitz theory of gravity, JCAP 0907:012,2009.
- Qiang Wu, Yungui Gong, Anzhong Wang and J.S. Alcaniz, Current constraints on interacting holographic dark energy, Phys.Lett.B659:34-39,2008.
- Yungui Gong and Anzhong Wang, The Friedmann equations and thermodynamics of apparent horizons, Phys.Rev.Lett.99:211301,2007.
- Anzhong Wang and Roy Maartens, Linear perturbations of cosmological models in the Horava-Lifshitz theory of gravity without detailed balance.
Honors
Professor Anzhong Wang was honored with the Outstanding Researcher Award in May 2009 by the Baylor UniversityBaylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
.