Jerry Li is a student at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute in Canada. He has earned recognition in mathematics competitions organised by the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) at the University of Waterloo. For example, he earned distinction in the Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge. He also qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination.
At CCIR Academy, Jerry researched angular momentum in binary star systems. His paper, Angular Momentum Non-Conservation during Ballistic Mass Transfer in Binary Star Systems, was accepted and published by the American Astronomical Society (AAS).
His study challenges the traditional assumption that angular momentum remains conserved during mass transfer in binary star systems. To investigate this, Jerry used a ballistic model. His findings show that transferred mass leads to a consistent loss of angular momentum. This pattern holds regardless of the mass ratio between the stars.
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) supports research in astronomy and astrophysics. It advances scientific understanding through publications, research, and scientific meetings. In addition, its publications and conferences give researchers opportunities to share new developments across both fields.
Congratulations to Jerry on this achievement!
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