My research has focused on two areas:  semiclassical gravity and gravitational waves.  Semiclassical gravity is general relativity that includes a quantum mechanical perturbation.  Without knowing a full quantum theory of gravity, this research allows us to investigate perturbational effects from quantum fields on spacetime.  It is the basis of how we know black holes are thermodynamical objects and can evaporate.  I have also done some work in gravitational waves, specifically how they might be used as a new way of investigating physical systems beyond light-based observations at any wavelength.  More recently, I’ve guided students through smaller research projects including the motion of an ice sphere falling through water, an applied physics study of downhill mountain bike suspension, and acoustical studies of practice and recital rooms.

• PhD and MS in Physics, 1999, Montana State University
• BA in Physics, 1999, University of Colorado, Boulder

• Selection effects in resolving Galactic binaries with LISA; M. J. Benacquista, S. L.
• Larson, B. E. Taylor; Classical and Quantum Gravity; 24; S513-520; (2007).
  Recoil Experiments Using a Compressed Air Cannon, Brett E. Taylor, The Physics
  Teacher, 44, number 9, pg. 582 - 584 (Dec 2006).
• Do semiclassical zero temperature black holes exist?; Paul R. Anderson, William A.
  Hiscock, Brett E. Taylor; Physical Review Letters; 85; 2438-2441; (2000).