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C. S. Kochanek

Physics and Astronomy · The Ohio State University

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Established · publishing since 1986
Gamma-ray bursts and supernovaeAstronomy and Astrophysical ResearchAstrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaGalaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaAstrophysical Phenomena and Observations

Publications

1,425

Citations

37,654

Est. group size

~13

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

41

Publishing since 1986

Research summary
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C. S. Kochanek studies a wide range of topics in observational astrophysics, including supernovae and their remnants, active galactic nuclei (AGN, the bright energetic cores of some galaxies), tidal disruption events (stars torn apart by black holes), gravitational lensing (light bending used to measure cosmic distances), and searches for black holes and unusual variable stars using large time-domain surveys like ASAS-SN, Gaia, and TESS. Much of the work involves analyzing large public datasets and long-term monitoring campaigns to detect and characterize rare or transient astronomical events.

Supernovae and stellar explosionsActive galactic nuclei and black hole accretionTidal disruption eventsGravitational lensing and cosmologyTime-domain surveys and stellar variability

Publication output has declined substantially over the past decade, from over 140 papers per year in 2017 to under 10 in the most recent years, though this may partly reflect incomplete recent-year data.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 22.0/year recently
2017: 146 publications146172018: 76 publications182019: 71 publications192020: 43 publications202021: 43 publications212022: 31 publications222023: 36 publications232024: 29 publications242025: 8 publications252026: 6 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • The astronomer's telegram×213
  • ATel×133
  • Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society×96
  • The Astrophysical Journal×53
  • arXiv (Cornell University)×52
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Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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