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
Jiménez-Serra I
(2009)
THE EVOLUTION OF MOLECULAR LINE PROFILES INDUCED BY THE PROPAGATION OF C-SHOCK WAVES
in The Astrophysical Journal
Jiménez-Serra I
(2010)
Parsec-scale SiO emission in an infrared dark cloud Parsec-scale SiO emission in an IRDC
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Jiménez-Serra I
(2008)
Parametrization of C-shocks. Evolution of the sputtering of grains
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Johnstone D
(2010)
Herschel /HIFI spectroscopy of the intermediate mass protostar NGC 7129 FIRS 2
in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Kama M
(2010)
The methanol lines and hot core of OMC2-FIR4, an intermediate-mass protostar, with Herschel /HIFI
in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Kassa M
(2012)
Secondary charging effects due to icy dust particle impacts on rocket payloads
in Annales Geophysicae
Keto E
(2010)
Dynamics and depletion in thermally supercritical starless cores
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Keto Eric
(2008)
The different structures of the two classes of starless cores
in ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL
Komissarov S
(2011)
3+1 magnetodynamics 3+1 magnetodynamics
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters
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
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 |