Publication List for Chris Reynolds 


Reynolds has authored or co-authored >340 refereed research papers (129 first or second author) on a range of topics in observational and theoretical high-energy astrophysics. Click HERE for the latest full publication list and metrics (from NASA-ADS).

Latest Research (selected)

  1. Modeling Multiple X-Ray Reflection in Super-Eddington Winds
    Zijian, Z., Thomsen, L., Dai, L., Reynolds, C.S., et al., The Astrophysical Journal, 977, 21
  2. Evolution of the Magnetic Field in High- and Low-β Disks with Initially Toroidal Fields
    Rodman, P. E., & Reynolds, C. S. (2024), The Astrophysical Journal, 960, 97
  3. Constraints on thermal conductivity in the merging cluster Abell 2146
    Richard-Laferrière, A., Russell, H. R., Fabian, A. C., et al. (2023), Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 526, 6205
  4. A new 2D stochastic methodology for simulating variable accretion discs: propagating fluctuations and epicyclic motion
    Turner, S. G. D., & Reynolds, C. S. (2023), Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 525, 2287
  5. AGN feeding and feedback in M84: from kiloparsec scales to the Bondi radius
    Bambic, C. J., Russell, H. R., Reynolds, C. S., Fabian, A. C., McNamara, B. R., & Nulsen, P. E. J. (2023), Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 522, 4374
  6. Physics Beyond the Standard Model with Future X-Ray Observatories: Projected Constraints on Very-light Axion-like Particles with Athena and AXIS
    Sisk-Reynés, J., Reynolds, C. S., Parker, M. L., Matthews, J. H., & Marsh, M. C. D. (2023), The Astrophysical Journal, 951, 5

Recent Review Articles

  1. Observational Constraints on Black Hole Spin
    Reynolds, C. S. (2021), Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics, 59, 117
  2. Ionized outflows from active galactic nuclei as the essential elements of feedback
    Laha, S., Reynolds, C. S., Reeves, J., Kriss, G., Guainazzi, M., Smith, R., Veilleux, S., & Proga, D. (2021), Nature Astronomy, 5, 13
  3. Observing black holes spin
    Reynolds, C. S. (2019), Nature Astronomy, 3, 41

AXIS-related publications

  1. The Evolution of Galaxies and Clusters at High Spatial Resolution with Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS))
    Russell, H.R., Lopez, L., Allen, S.W. et al. (2024), Universe, 10, 273
  2. Overview of the advanced x-ray imaging satellite (AXIS)
    Reynolds, C. S., Kara, E. A., Mushotzky, R. F., et al. (2023), UV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Space Instrumentation for Astronomy XXIII, 12678, 126781E
  3. The high-speed x-ray camera on AXIS
    Miller, E. D., Bautz, M. W., Grant, C. E., et al. (2023), UV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Space Instrumentation for Astronomy XXIII, 12678, 1267816
  4. The evolution of galaxies and clusters at high spatial resolution with AXIS
    Russell, H. R., Lopez, L. A., Allen, S. W., et al. (2023), AXIS White Paper, arXiv:2311.07661

Strategy Documents

  1. Enduring Quests-Daring Visions (NASA Astrophysics in the Next Three Decades)
    Kouveliotou, C., Agol, E., Batalha, N., et al. (2014), NASA Astrophysics Visionary (30 year) Roadmap, arXiv:1401.3741
  2. The Hot and Energetic Universe: A White Paper presenting the science theme motivating the Athena+ mission
    Nandra, K., Barret, D., Barcons, X., et al. (2013), White Paper submitted to ESA for L2/L3 mission definition, arXiv:1306.2307
  3. Galaxies Across Cosmic Time
    Urry, M, et al. (2010), Science Frontier Panel Report of the Astro2010 Decadal Survey

Selected personal favoriteS (A TIME VARYING LIST!) 

  1. Fourier formalism for relativistic axion-photon conversion with astrophysical applications
    Marsh, M. C. D., Matthews, J. H., Reynolds, C., & Carenza, P. (2022), Physical Review D, 1
  2. Whistler-regulated Magnetohydrodynamics: Transport Equations for Electron Thermal Conduction in the High-β Intracluster Medium of Galaxy Clusters
    Drake, J. F., Pfrommer, C., Reynolds, C. S., et al. (2021), The Astrophysical Journal, 923, 245
  3. Astrophysical Limits on Very Light Axion-like Particles from Chandra Grating Spectroscopy of NGC 1275
    Reynolds, C. S., Marsh, M. C. D., Russell, H. R., Fabian, A. C., Smith, R., Tombesi, F., & Veilleux, S. (2020), The Astrophysical Journal, 890, 59
  4. Suppression of Electron Thermal Conduction by Whistler Turbulence in a Sustained Thermal Gradient
    Roberg-Clark, G. T., Drake, J. F., Reynolds, C. S., & Swisdak, M. (2018), Physical Review Letters, 120, 035101
  5. Interplay Among Cooling, AGN Feedback, and Anisotropic Conduction in the Cool Cores of Galaxy Clusters
    Yang, H.-Y. K., & Reynolds, C. S. (2016), The Astrophysical Journal, 818, 181
  6. The quiescent intracluster medium in the core of the Perseus cluster
    Hitomi Collaboration, Aharonian, F., Akamatsu, H., et al. (2016), Nature, 535, 117
  7. Inefficient Driving of Bulk Turbulence By Active Galactic Nuclei in a Hydrodynamic Model of the Intracluster Medium
    Reynolds, C. S., Balbus, S. A., & Schekochihin, A. A. (2015), The Astrophysical Journal, 815, 41
  8. Global Simulations of Accretion Disks. I. Convergence and Comparisons with Local Models
    Sorathia, K. A., Reynolds, C. S., Stone, J. M., & Beckwith, K. (2012), The Astrophysical Journal, 749, 189
  9. The Time Variability of Geometrically Thin Black Hole Accretion Disks. I. The Search for Modes in Simulated Disks
    Reynolds, C. S., & Miller, M. C. (2009), The Astrophysical Journal, 692, 869
  10. Alignment of the Spins of Supermassive Black Holes Prior to Coalescence
    Bogdanović, T., Reynolds, C. S., & Miller, M. C. (2007), The Astrophysical Journal, 661, L147
  11. Constraining Black Hole Spin via X-Ray Spectroscopy
    Brenneman, L. W., & Reynolds, C. S. (2006), The Astrophysical Journal, 652, 1028
  12. Iron Fluorescence from within the Innermost Stable Orbit of Black Hole Accretion Disks
    Reynolds, C. S., & Begelman, M. C. (1997), The Astrophysical Journal, 488, 109