Abhishek Karkola - Gravitational Wave Physicist

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AbhishekKarkola

Gravitational WavePhysicist

Exploring the cosmic dance of spacetime through gravitational waves, bridging the gap between theoretical physics and cutting-edge technology.

Explore the Journey
Journey Through Space and Time

About Me

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Abhishek Karkola - About
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Education

MSc Gravitational Physics

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Research

Cardiff University

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Current Role

Data Engineer

Exploring the Cosmic Frontier

Bridging the gap between theoretical physics and cutting-edge technology

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The Journey Begins

I'm a Gravitational Wave Physicist with a passion for exploring the most fascinating forces in our universe. Currently working as a Data Automation Engineer at Legal and General, I bring my analytical mindset from physics to solve complex data challenges.

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Academic Excellence

My academic journey includes an MSc in Gravitational Physics from Cardiff University, awarded through a merit-based scholarship. My studies focused on the detection and analysis of gravitational wavesโ€”ripples in spacetime caused by violent cosmic events like black hole mergers and neutron star collisions.

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Research Impact

During my time at Cardiff, I conducted research on Gravitational Wave Constraints on Modified Gravity with Dr. Ian Harrison, exploring how these cosmic messengers can help us test Einstein's theory of General Relativity and potentially discover new physics. I also worked on Parameter Estimation of Gravitational-wave Sources with Dr. Vivian Raymond, developing techniques to extract physical properties of distant cosmic events from their gravitational wave signals.

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Expertise & Passion

My fascination with the cosmos extends to other areas of theoretical physics, including General Relativity, Cosmology, and Numerical Relativity. My expertise in tensor mathematics and linear algebra forms the foundation of my approach to understanding spacetime.

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Teaching & Sharing Knowledge

Beyond research, I've contributed as a Teaching Assistant in Computational Physics, sharing my knowledge of Python and scientific computing. My technical toolkit includes expertise in high-performance computing environments necessary for gravitational wave data analysis.

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Connect & Explore

I'm passionate about communicating complex physics concepts and sharing my insights about the universe through my blog. Feel free to connect if you'd like to discuss anything from black holes to quantum gravityโ€”I'm always eager to explore the mysteries of our cosmos!

Scientific Exploration

My Areas of Focus

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Gravitational Physics

Understanding the fabric of spacetime through Einstein's masterpiece

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General Relativity

Advanced
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Tensor Mathematics

Advanced
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Modified Gravity

Experienced
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Wave Mechanics

Advanced
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Numerical Relativity

Intermediate
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GW Astrophysics

Advanced
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Cosmology & Astrophysics

Exploring the cosmos from black holes to the edge of the universe

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Black Hole Physics

Experienced
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Compact Binaries

Advanced
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Cosmological Models

Intermediate
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Dark Energy

Intermediate
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Neutron Stars

Intermediate
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Early Universe

Basic
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Technical Expertise

Computational tools and technologies for modern physics research

Python Scientific Stack95%
High Performance Computing85%
LIGO/Virgo Data Analysis90%
Numerical Simulations80%
Statistical Analysis90%
Breakthrough Research

My Research Work

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Gravitational Wave Constraints
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Gravitational Physics

Updating Gravitational Wave Constraints on Modified Gravity

Investigated how gravitational wave observations can test and constrain modifications to Einstein's theory of General Relativity, potentially revealing new physics at cosmological scales.

General RelativityModified GravityCosmology
Parameter Estimation
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Data Analysis

Parameter Estimation of Gravitational-wave Sources

Developed advanced Bayesian inference techniques to extract physical properties of cosmic events from gravitational wave signals, improving our understanding of black hole and neutron star mergers.

Bayesian AnalysisMCMCData Science
Data Analysis Project
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Data Engineering

Advanced Data Analysis Pipeline

Built comprehensive data processing pipelines for large-scale gravitational wave datasets, implementing machine learning algorithms for signal detection and noise characterization.

PythonMachine LearningHPC
Personal Website
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Web Development

Space Physics Communication Platform

Created this website to share my research in gravitational wave physics and cosmology, making complex physics concepts accessible to a wider audience through modern web technologies.

Next.jsReactScience Communication

Interested in Collaboration?

I'm always open to discussing new research opportunities, academic collaborations, or sharing insights about gravitational wave physics.

Connect Across the Cosmos

Get in Touch

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Let's explore the universe together. Whether you want to discuss gravitational waves, collaborate on research, or simply share your passion for physics, I'd love to hear from you.

"The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself."
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