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Christopher M. Hirata

Physics and Astronomy · The Ohio State University

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Mid career · publishing since 2003
Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, PhenomenaCosmology and Gravitation TheoriesAstronomy and Astrophysical ResearchRadio Astronomy Observations and TechnologyAstrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena

Publications

266

Citations

16,291

Est. group size

~7

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

24

Publishing since 2003

Research summary
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Christopher M. Hirata works in astrophysics and cosmology, with a strong focus on preparing for and improving data analysis for the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, including image processing, detector calibration, and weak gravitational lensing measurements (a technique that uses the bending of light by mass to map dark matter). His work also spans theoretical topics such as black hole physics (Hawking radiation from small primordial black holes), gravitational wave sources, and large-scale structure of the universe. This suggests a research program that combines observational instrument science with theoretical astrophysics and cosmology.

Weak gravitational lensing and cosmologyNancy Grace Roman Space Telescope instrumentation and data analysisPrimordial black holes and Hawking radiationGravitational wave astrophysicsGalaxy formation and large-scale structure

Publication output has been fairly steady over the last five years (averaging about 12 papers/year), following a notable peak in 2019, with continued activity into 2025-2026.

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

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 12.4/year recently
2017: 6 publications172018: 14 publications182019: 45 publications45192020: 6 publications202021: 12 publications212022: 18 publications222023: 18 publications232024: 12 publications242025: 12 publications252026: 2 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • arXiv (Cornell University)×52
  • Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society×25
  • Physical review. D/Physical review. D.×14
  • The Astrophysical Journal×9
  • Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific×5
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Last updated Jul 19, 2026.

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