Hy Trac

Hy Trac is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University. Their research focuses on astrophysics and cosmology, particularly computational and theoretical cosmology, numerical simulations, and the dynamics of stellar systems. Trac works on complex problems involving dark matter, dark energy, and the evolution of galaxies, quasars, and clusters. They also collaborate with computer scientists and statisticians to apply AI/ML techniques to multi-wavelength data analysis. Trac is a member of the Atacama Cosmology Telescope and Simons Observatory Collaborations. Their recent publications include work on intergalactic magnetic fields, galaxy cluster mass maps, and dark matter effects on gravitational wave sources.

Hy Trac is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University, affiliated with the McWilliams Center for Cosmology. Their research focuses on astrophysics and cosmology, with an emphasis on understanding the universe's large-scale structure and cosmic microwave background (CMB) anisotropies. Trac's work involves analyzing data from observatories such as the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) and the Simons Observatory to derive cosmological parameters and test models of dark matter and dark energy. They have contributed to studies on the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect, CMB power spectra, and gravitational lensing, providing insights into the evolution of galaxy clusters and the early universe.