CTC: Center for Theory & Computation

The Maryland Astronomy Center for Theory and Computation (CTC) is an umbrella for programs related to theory and computation within the Department of Astronomy. The mission of the CTC is to promote excellence and innovation in theoretical and computational astrophysics, providing a collective identity and focus point for both research and education. Groups and individuals within the CTC pursue cutting-edge research that covers the full spectrum of technical and topical disciplines within contemporary astrophysics, including exoplanet theory, solar system dynamics, black hole and high-energy physics, galaxy formation, and cosmology. A major CTC emphasis is on developing and using state-of-the-art computational tools. The CTC manages a number of theory-related activities and resources within the Astronomy Department, including the theory seminar series, the CTC postdoctoral fellowship, and the department’s supercomputing allocations.