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
Ilee J
(2011)
Chemistry in a gravitationally unstable protoplanetary disc Chemistry in a gravitationally unstable disc
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Pineda J
(2011)
EXPANDED VERY LARGE ARRAY OBSERVATIONS OF THE BARNARD 5 STAR-FORMING CORE: EMBEDDED FILAMENTS REVEALED
in The Astrophysical Journal
Komissarov S
(2011)
On the origin of variable gamma-ray emission from the Crab nebula Gamma-ray emission from the Crab nebula
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Lagadec E
(2011)
A double detached shell around a post-red supergiant: IRAS 17163-3907, the Fried Egg nebula
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Goldsmith P
(2011)
HERSCHEL MEASUREMENTS OF MOLECULAR OXYGEN IN ORION
in The Astrophysical Journal
Van Dishoeck E. F.
(2011)
Water in Star-forming Regions with the
Herschel Space Observatory (WISH). I. Overview of Key Program and First Results
in PUBLICATIONS OF THE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC
Davies B
(2011)
The Red MSX Source survey: critical tests of accretion models for the formation of massive stars Tests of accretion models for massive stars
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Urquhart J
(2011)
The Red MSX Source survey: ammonia and water maser analysis of massive star-forming regions? NH3 and H2O maser analysis of MSFRs
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Jiménez-Serra I
(2011)
VARIABILITY OF THE SiO THERMAL LINE EMISSION TOWARD THE YOUNG L1448-mm OUTFLOW
in The Astrophysical Journal
Mendigutía I
(2011)
Optical spectroscopic variability of Herbig Ae/Be stars
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 |