Probing the intergalactic and circumgalactic medium in absorption and emission.
Lead Research Organisation:
Durham University
Department Name: Physics
Abstract
In this project, we will develop new models of the emission and absorption properties of the intergalactic and circumgalactic medium combining novel hydrodynamic simulations with advanced radiative transfer techniques. The project will focus on connecting the properties of the circumgalactic medium on small scales with the properties of the intergalactic medium at larger scales, as probed by spectroscopy both in absorption and emission. By generating mock observables for emission and absorption lines, this study will provide state-of-the art predictions and modeling for ongoing and future surveys (such as DESI and MUSE programmes at VLT), which are providing and will provide an unprecedented view of the nature of the intergalactic/circumgalactic medium as a function of redshift.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Michele Fumagalli (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Calvin Sykes (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/R504725/1 | 01/10/2017 | 30/09/2021 | |||
| 1918081 | Studentship | ST/R504725/1 | 01/10/2017 | 28/06/2021 | Calvin Sykes |
| Title | Radiative transfer code |
| Description | Python simulation code designed to solve the equations of radiative transfer in isotropically illuminated spherical geometry. |
| Type Of Technology | Software |
| Year Produced | 2018 |
| Open Source License? | Yes |
| Impact | This code was developed and used to produce the results presented in two of my papers. The code has been made publically available but I do not know of any external use of it as yet. |
| Description | "Celebrate Science" festival/outreach event |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | A popular outreach event aimed at 7-11 year olds and families held during October half term which reaches more than 5,000 visitors. My involvement consisted of manning a stand with a number of interactive deoms showcasing the research of the institution. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.dur.ac.uk/celebrate.science/ |
| Description | Interview for online newspapers |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | Gave a telephone interview regarding a paper I co-authored, excerpts from which were published in the Daily Mail and Metro online newspapers. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |