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
Molinari S.
(2010)
Hi-GAL: The Herschel Infrared Galactic Plane Survey
in PUBLICATIONS OF THE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC
Molinari S
(2010)
Clouds, filaments, and protostars: The Herschel Hi-GAL Milky Way
in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Mendigutía I
(2017)
The protoplanetary system HD 100546 in H a polarized light from SPHERE/ZIMPOL A bar-like structure across the disk gap?
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Mendigutía I
(2011)
Optical spectroscopic variability of Herbig Ae/Be stars
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Mendigutía I
(2012)
Accretion-related properties of Herbig Ae/Be stars Comparison with T Tauris?
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Mendigutía I
(2011)
Accretion rates and accretion tracers of Herbig Ae/Be stars
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Marseille M
(2010)
Water abundances in high-mass protostellar envelopes: Herschel observations with HIFI
in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Maiolino R
(2009)
Strong [CII] emission at high redshift
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Lumsden S
(2012)
Tracers of discs and winds around intermediate- and high-mass young stellar objects Tracers of discs and winds around YSOs
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Lucas P
(2008)
The UKIDSS Galactic Plane Survey
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 |