Computing and Short-term Visitor Support for the Astronomy & Astrochemistry Group at The University of Nottingham
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: Sch of Chemistry
Abstract
The aim of the grant is to support and enhance the observational and laboratory-based research programme of the Astronomy and Astrochemistry Group at The University of Nottingham through replacement and enhancement of the computer hardware resources of the Group, and a continuation of our current PPARC Visitors Grant. The research programme of the Group focusses on observational spectroscopic studies of the role of molecules and dust chemistry in astrophysical processes in stellar, circumstellar and nebular media, coupled with laboratory astrophysics of interstellar dust reactions and processes of particular importance in star-forming regions. The continued success of the research depends strongly on a sound level of computer support for data reduction, analysis and modelling, and maintaining and extending our collaborations with both UK-based and international researchers through short-term visits to Nottingham.
Organisations
- University of Nottingham (Lead Research Organisation)
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (Collaboration)
- Sejong University (Collaboration)
- European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) (Collaboration)
- University of Hong Kong (Collaboration)
- Joint Astronomy Centre (Collaboration)
Publications
Candian A
(2012)
Spatial distribution and interpretation of the 3.3 µm PAH emission band of the Red Rectangle 3.3 µm PAH emission of the Red Rectangle
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Cordiner M
(2007)
The CH$_\mathsf{2}$CN - molecule: carrier of the $\mathsf{\lambda}$8037 diffuse interstellar band?
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Cordiner M
(2008)
Diffuse interstellar bands in M 33
in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Cordiner M
(2013)
SMALL-SCALE STRUCTURE OF THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM TOWARD ? Oph STARS: DIFFUSE BAND OBSERVATIONS
in The Astrophysical Journal
Cordiner M
(2011)
A SURVEY OF DIFFUSE INTERSTELLAR BANDS IN THE ANDROMEDA GALAXY: OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPY OF M31 OB STARS
in The Astrophysical Journal
Ellison S
(2008)
Diffuse interstellar bands in z < 0.6 Ca II absorbers
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters
Hammonds M
(2009)
TD-DFT calculations of electronic spectra of hydrogenated protonated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) molecules: implications for the origin of the diffuse interstellar bands?
in Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP
Pathak A
(2008)
Protonated PAHs as carriers of diffuse interstellar bands
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters
Sarre P
(2008)
Organic compounds as carriers of the diffuse interstellar bands
in Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Song I
(2007)
The 3.3-µm PAH emission band of the Red Rectangle The 3.3-µm emission of the Red Rectangle
in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Description | Advancement of understanding of interstellar matter |
First Year Of Impact | 2011 |
Sector | Education |
Impact Types | Cultural |
Description | Hong Kong Research Grants Council |
Amount | £30,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Research Grants Council Hong Kong |
Sector | Public |
Country | China |
Start | 01/2009 |
End | 12/2011 |
Description | Diffuse bands |
Organisation | National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
Department | Goddard Space Flight Center |
Country | United States |
Sector | Public |
PI Contribution | Observational programme |
Collaborator Contribution | Research Publications |
Impact | Research publications |
Start Year | 2007 |
Description | EU COST Chemical Cosmos |
Organisation | European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) |
Country | Belgium |
Sector | Public |
PI Contribution | Expertise in observational and laboratory molecular astrophysics |
Collaborator Contribution | Networking with multiple European research units |
Impact | Upcoming extended visit of researcher to Toulouse, France |
Start Year | 2009 |
Description | Hong Kong University |
Organisation | University of Hong Kong |
Department | Department of Chemistry HKU |
Country | Hong Kong |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | This is an interdisciplinary research programme in astrochemistry. The Nottingham group provides expertise in observational and computational aspects and the the HKU group undertakes experiments |
Collaborator Contribution | Exchange of staff |
Impact | Experiments have just started but will lead to submission of research papers in 2011 |
Start Year | 2007 |
Description | Infrared astronomy |
Organisation | Joint Astronomy Centre |
Department | United Kingdom Infrared Telescope |
Country | United Kingdom |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | Observational programme |
Collaborator Contribution | Technical advice, research publications |
Impact | Technical advice, research publication |
Description | UIR band research |
Organisation | Sejong University |
Department | Astronomy |
Country | Korea, Republic of |
Sector | Academic/University |
PI Contribution | Observational programme |
Collaborator Contribution | Research Publications |
Impact | Research publication |
Start Year | 2007 |
Description | International Year of Chemistry, Nottingham |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | 50 attendees. Lots of interest at the astronomy/chemistry interface None directly |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |