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
Fuente A
(2012)
The abundance of C 18 O and HDO in the envelope and hot core of the intermediate mass protostar NGC 7129 FIRS 2
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Nagao T
(2012)
ALMA reveals a chemically evolved submillimeter galaxy at z = 4.76
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Caselli P
(2012)
Our astrochemical heritage
in The Astronomy and Astrophysics Review
Wheelwright H
(2012)
AMBER and CRIRES observations of the binary sgB[e] star HD 327083: evidence of a gaseous disc traced by CO bandhead emission
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Kassa M
(2012)
Secondary charging effects due to icy dust particle impacts on rocket payloads
in Annales Geophysicae
Hoare M
(2012)
The Coordinated Radio and Infrared Survey for High-Mass Star Formation (The CORNISH Survey). I. Survey Design
in Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Townsley L
(2011)
THE INTEGRATED DIFFUSE X-RAY EMISSION OF THE CARINA NEBULA COMPARED TO OTHER MASSIVE STAR-FORMING REGIONS
in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
Ilee J
(2011)
Chemistry in a gravitationally unstable protoplanetary disc Chemistry in a gravitationally unstable disc
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
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
Granot J
(2011)
Impulsive acceleration of strongly magnetized relativistic flows Impulsive magnetic relativistic acceleration
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
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 | 03/2011 |
End | 03/2014 |