A Rolling Programme of Astrophysical Research at Leeds
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leeds
Department Name: Applied Mathematics
Abstract
Many astrophysical phenomena involve a complicated interaction between physical and chemical processes and fluid dynamics. We intend to use a combination of analysis and novel numerical methods, based on adaptive grids, to investigate such phenomena, in particular those involved in star formation, interactions between stars and their environment, starburst galaxies and active galactic nuclei, pulsar wind nebulae and the magnetospheres of pulsars and black holes. The emphasis is on generic processes that are important in a wide range of astrophysical objects. The star formation theme will combine the theoretical work with molecular line observations, multi-wavelength surveys of our Galaxy and the latest high resolution observations of the circumstellar environment of massive stars.
Organisations
Publications
Wheelwright H
(2010)
The mass ratio and formation mechanisms of Herbig Ae/Be star binary systems
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Wampfler S
(2010)
Herschel observations of the hydroxyl radical (OH) in young stellar objects
in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Walsh A
(2011)
The H2O Southern Galactic Plane Survey (HOPS) - I. Techniques and H2O maser data HOPS I: Techniques and H2O masers
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Wagner A
(2009)
A COSMIC-RAY PRECURSOR MODEL FOR A BALMER-DOMINATED SHOCK IN TYCHO'S SUPERNOVA REMNANT
in The Astrophysical Journal
Viti S
(2011)
L1157-B1: WATER AND AMMONIA AS DIAGNOSTICS OF SHOCK TEMPERATURE
in The Astrophysical Journal
Vink J
(2009)
On the presence and absence of disks around O-type stars
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Vetrov A. A.
(2008)
Fiber-optic end interferometer - a general-purpose element for constructing displacement sensors
in JOURNAL OF OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY
Vetrov A. A.
(2009)
Comparing thermal and electrical methods for controlling the wavelength of semiconductor-laser radiation
in JOURNAL OF OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY
Vetrov A. A.
(2011)
Analysis and optimization of the parameters of a fiber-optic interference microphone
in JOURNAL OF OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY
Vastel C
(2012)
Upper limit for the D 2 H + ortho-to-para ratio in the prestellar core 16293E (CHESS)
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Description | Star formation occurs due to the collapse of interstellar clouds due to their own gravitational attraction. We have shown that the interstellar magnetic field plays an important role in forming the clouds that can collapse to form stars. |
Exploitation Route | It is now generally recognised that magnetic fields and in particular non-ideal effects such as ambi-polar diffusion play an important role in the formation of the clouds that collapse to form stars. |
Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Energy,Environment |
Description | The observational work has improved our understanding of massive star formation. The theoretical work has shown that magnetic fields play a major role in the early stages of star formation. |
First Year Of Impact | 2010 |
Sector | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Energy,Environment |
Impact Types | Cultural,Economic |
Description | Star Formation and Protoplanetary Discs |
Amount | £1,546,225 (GBP) |
Funding ID | ST/I001557/1 |
Organisation | Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 04/2011 |
End | 03/2014 |