"Kinematical ages of polluted white dwarfs"

Lead Research Organisation: University College London
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

Student will analyze spectroscopic data on metal-polluted white dwarfs, analyzing the chemical composition of the planetary debris accreted onto the stellar atmosphere. Student will undertake a detailed analysis of their kinematical ages, and place these remnant planetary systems into the larger context of Galactic history, its evolution and especially its changing chemistry over time.

Publications

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Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
ST/N50449X/1 30/09/2015 30/03/2021
1642409 Studentship ST/N50449X/1 30/09/2015 31/05/2016 Helen Griffith