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
Havnes O
(2011)
In-flight calibration of mesospheric rocket plasma probes.
in The Review of scientific instruments
Henley D. B.
(2008)
Chandra X-ray grating spectrometry of eta carinae near X-ray minimum. I. Variability of the sulfur and silicon emission lines
in ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL
Hernandez A
(2011)
MAPPING LARGE-SCALE CO DEPLETION IN A FILAMENTARY INFRARED DARK CLOUD
in The Astrophysical Journal
Hernandez A
(2012)
A VIRIALIZED FILAMENTARY INFRARED DARK CLOUD
in The Astrophysical Journal
Hily-Blant P
(2010)
Nitrogen hydrides in the cold envelope of IRAS 16293-2422
in Astronomy and Astrophysics
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
Ilee J
(2011)
Chemistry in a gravitationally unstable protoplanetary disc Chemistry in a gravitationally unstable disc
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Jiang Zhibo
(2008)
Disks around massive young stellar objects: Are they common?
in ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL LETTERS
Jiménez-Serra I
(2009)
UNVEILING THE MAIN HEATING SOURCES IN THE CEPHEUS A HW2 REGION
in The Astrophysical Journal
Jiménez-Serra I
(2011)
VARIABILITY OF THE SiO THERMAL LINE EMISSION TOWARD THE YOUNG L1448-mm OUTFLOW
in The Astrophysical Journal
| 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 |