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Theoretical Astrophysics (Ta) Lab
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A theoretical astrophysics lab that explores the formation of celestial objects through fundamental physics.
AboutAbout the lab
Solving the mysteries of the universe with fundamental physics.
The Theoretical Astrophysics Lab (Ta Lab) is a lab that uses fundamental physics, along with numerical calculations on supercomputers and analytical methods, to uncover the mysteries of the universe.
At present, it studies the formation processes of a wide variety of celestial objects in particular.
When necessary, it draws on theories from any area of physics, and it also studies the methods and algorithms needed for the calculations.
Professor Inutsuka hopes for ambitious students who can pursue research with a broad interest in physics and other fields of science.
Key terms
- Supercomputer
- A large computer that performs an enormous amount of calculation at high speed
- Analytical methods
- Ways of investigating phenomena logically by using mathematical equations
- Algorithm
- A set of steps for carrying out a calculation
NewsLab news
A doctoral student received the Nagoya University Academic Encouragement Award
Professor Inutsuka and colleagues uncovered the origin of the radial gas structures extending through a stellar nursery
A master's student received the Graduate School of Science Commendation for a master's thesis
The book "Physics of Exoplanets" (in Japanese), edited by Professor Inutsuka and Associate Professor Kobayashi, was published
A master's student received both the Oral Award and the Poster Award at the Summer School for Young Researchers in Astronomy and Astrophysics
ResearchResearch themes
The lab theoretically investigates, based on fundamental physics, how celestial objects take shape, from the Milky Way to stars and planetary systems. The research themes are listed from larger to smaller spatial scales: evolution of the Milky Way, star formation, the origin of planetary systems, the origin of planetary atmospheres and life, high-energy astrophysics, and the development of numerical calculation methods.
View More ↗MembersFaculty
The members of the Theoretical Astrophysics Lab consist of faculty members and doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students.As of 2026
- ProfessorShuichiro Inutsuka
- Associate ProfessorHiroshi Kobayashi
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The top and research theme images are illustrative and were not taken at the lab. They are cropped from Wikimedia Commons images. Cropped CC BY-SA images are provided under the same CC BY-SA license as the original (version shown on each line).
- Top image: “VST image of the spectacular star-forming region Messier 17 (Omega Nebula)” ESO/INAF-VST/OmegaCAM. Acknowledgement: OmegaCen/Astro-WISE/Kapteyn Institute / CC BY 4.0 (cropped)
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