What is he best known for?
The fields of study he is best known for:
- Quantum mechanics
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
His primary scientific interests are in Astrophysics, Star formation, Astronomy, Interstellar medium and Galaxy.
His Astrophysics research integrates issues from Shock wave and Radiative transfer.
His Star formation study combines topics in areas such as Stellar mass loss, Gravitation and Low Mass.
Christopher F. McKee combines subjects such as Thermal equilibrium, Charged particle, Astrophysical plasma, Atomic physics and Stellar evolution with his study of Interstellar medium.
As a part of the same scientific family, Christopher F. McKee mostly works in the field of Metallicity, focusing on Hydrogen and, on occasion, Interstellar cloud.
His research investigates the connection between Initial mass function and topics such as Star cluster that intersect with problems in Gravitational collapse.
His most cited work include:
- Theory of Star Formation (2035 citations)
- A theory of the interstellar medium - Three components regulated by supernova explosions in an inhomogeneous substrate (1680 citations)
- Fluid dynamics of relativistic blast waves (953 citations)
What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?
His main research concerns Astrophysics, Star formation, Astronomy, Stars and Molecular cloud.
In his work, Radiation is strongly intertwined with Radiative transfer, which is a subfield of Astrophysics.
His Star formation research incorporates elements of Star cluster and Stellar evolution.
His Stars research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Star and Radiation pressure.
His Molecular cloud study incorporates themes from Gravitational collapse, Turbulence, Low Mass and Adaptive mesh refinement.
His Interstellar medium research focuses on Shock wave and how it relates to Interstellar cloud.
He most often published in these fields:
- Astrophysics (89.49%)
- Star formation (42.32%)
- Astronomy (33.42%)
What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2010-2021)?
- Astrophysics (89.49%)
- Star formation (42.32%)
- Stars (29.92%)
In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:
Christopher F. McKee focuses on Astrophysics, Star formation, Stars, Molecular cloud and Astronomy.
His work focuses on many connections between Astrophysics and other disciplines, such as Radiative transfer, that overlap with his field of interest in Thermal.
His Star formation research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Accretion, Stellar evolution and Spiral galaxy.
The Molecular cloud study combines topics in areas such as Supernova remnant, Gravitational collapse, Magnetohydrodynamics, Magnetic field and Turbulence.
His research in Galaxy focuses on subjects like Radius, which are connected to Emission spectrum.
His work deals with themes such as Orion Nebula and Initial mass function, which intersect with Star cluster.
Between 2010 and 2021, his most popular works were:
- A UNIVERSAL, LOCAL STAR FORMATION LAW IN GALACTIC CLOUDS, NEARBY GALAXIES, HIGH-REDSHIFT DISKS, AND STARBURSTS (476 citations)
- RADIATION-HYDRODYNAMIC SIMULATIONS OF THE FORMATION OF ORION-LIKE STAR CLUSTERS. II. THE INITIAL MASS FUNCTION FROM WINDS, TURBULENCE, AND RADIATION (187 citations)
- WHICH PHASE OF THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM CORRELATES WITH THE STAR FORMATION RATE (163 citations)
In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:
- Quantum mechanics
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
Christopher F. McKee mostly deals with Astrophysics, Star formation, Stars, Star cluster and Molecular cloud.
His study on Astrophysics is mostly dedicated to connecting different topics, such as Magnetic field.
Star formation is a subfield of Astronomy that Christopher F. McKee studies.
His Molecular cloud research includes elements of Accretion and Radiative transfer.
His Protostar research includes themes of X-ray burster and Opacity.
His study on Spiral galaxy, Milky Way and Interstellar medium is often connected to Carbon monoxide as part of broader study in Galaxy.
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