Rolling Grant Programme in Astrophysics, Planetary Science and Space Instrumentation - 2007-2012
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leicester
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
We propose a broad scientific programme encompassing astrophysics, planetary science and space intrumentation. In high energy astrophysics, we will investigate a range of phenomena including gamma-ray bursts, accretion-driven sources and high temperature galactic environments, fully utilising current missions such as XMM-Newton and Swift. Our astrophysics programme also places emphasis on dwarf stars, from hot white dwarfs through to cool dwarfs and brown dwarfs, and on exploitation of novel sky survey data from WASP and other projects. In planetary science we will further develop our expertise in modelling planetary X-ray emissions and extend our investigations of novel instrumentation, such as the Life Marker Chip, in anticipation of opportunities afforded by the Aurora and Cosmic Visions programmes. Our laboratory programme also includes the further development of Charge Coupled Device technology for application in future Space Astronomy programmes and the study of new concepts in X-ray Interferometry and X-ray Polarimetry. Finally we propose a commitment to knowledge transfer and the maintenance of a high quality and extensive public outreach activity.
Organisations
Publications
Roberts T
(2011)
(No) dynamical constraints on the mass of the black hole in two ULXs
in Astronomische Nachrichten
Dobbie P
(2009)
A massive white dwarf member of the Coma Berenices open cluster
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Dobbie P
(2009)
A new detailed examination of white dwarfs in NGC 3532 and NGC 2287
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Gompertz B
(2020)
A Search for Neutron Star-Black Hole Binary Mergers in the Short Gamma-Ray Burst Population
in The Astrophysical Journal
Maxted P
(2009)
A survey for post-common-envelope binary stars using GALEX and SDSS photometryâ? A survey for PCEBs using GALEX and SDSS
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Leroux H
(2008)
A TEM study of thermally modified comet 81P/Wild 2 dust particles by interactions with the aerogel matrix during the Stardust capture process
in Meteoritics & Planetary Science
Goad M
(2007)
Accurate early positions for Swift GRBs: enhancing X-ray positions with UVOT astrometry
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Nayakshin Sergei
(2019)
ALMA dusty annular structures: significant implications for planet and star formation theories
in From Stars to Planets II - Connecting our understanding of star and planet formation
Fender R
(2009)
An anticorrelation between X-ray luminosity and Ha equivalent width in X-ray binaries
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Reindl N
(2020)
An in-depth reanalysis of the alleged type Ia supernova progenitor Henize 2-428
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
| Description | Rolling Grant |
| Amount | £3,407,604 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 04/2010 |
| End | 03/2015 |