Objectif The nature of many of the most energetic explosions in the Universe remains a central unanswered question in contemporary astrophysics. While progress has been made towards the origins of many of the more commonly observed transients – including “normal” core collapse supernovae and long-duration gamma-ray bursts – there remain important mysteries, both new and old. Recent studies suggest that many of the most energetic explosive transients are powered by a central engine that is either an accreting black hole or a highly magnetic neutron star (a magnetar). These engines input energy into the explosion and transform the later emission, as well as having a profound impact on metal yields, feedback into the interstellar medium, remnant evolution, particle acceleration (e.g. high energy cosmic rays) and neutrino production. The creation of the engine may also produce strong gravitational wave transients, which are likely to be discovered (if they have not already been) by the new generation of ground-based interferometers. I propose a detailed study of engine driven transients throughout the Universe, utilizing insights from both the transients themselves and their local and wider environments. In particular, my work will; a) search for evidence of long-lived engines in the longest gamma-ray bursts, and determine the effects these engines have on the appearance of associated supernovae, b) determine the properties of engines in very long gamma-ray transients thought to be tidal disruption flares, and determine if these are indeed tidal flares or unusual supernovae c) map the properties of the engines seen in short-GRBs, allowing us to hone our expectations for d) the identification and study of the first electromagnetic counterparts to GW sources, and their environments. I will achieve this by the creation of an experienced team of postdoctoral fellows and senior staff with a skills-set tuned to address these central questions. Champ scientifique natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyobservational astronomyoptical astronomynatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyobservational astronomygravitational wavesnatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomystellar astronomyneutron starsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyastrophysicsblack holesnatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomystellar astronomysupernova Mots‑clés Gamma-ray bursts tidal disruption events supernovae Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme Thème(s) ERC-2016-COG - ERC Consolidator Grant Appel à propositions ERC-2016-COG Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement ERC-COG - Consolidator Grant Institution d’accueil STICHTING RADBOUD UNIVERSITEIT Contribution nette de l'UE € 1 061 384,59 Adresse HOUTLAAN 4 6525 XZ Nijmegen Pays-Bas Voir sur la carte Région Oost-Nederland Gelderland Arnhem/Nijmegen Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Participation aux programmes de R&I de l'UE Opens in new window Réseau de collaboration HORIZON Opens in new window Coût total € 1 061 384,59 Bénéficiaires (3) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution nette de l'UE Tout développer Tout réduire STICHTING RADBOUD UNIVERSITEIT Pays-Bas Contribution nette de l'UE € 1 061 384,59 Adresse HOUTLAAN 4 6525 XZ Nijmegen Voir sur la carte Région Oost-Nederland Gelderland Arnhem/Nijmegen Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Participation aux programmes de R&I de l'UE Opens in new window Réseau de collaboration HORIZON Opens in new window Coût total € 1 061 384,59 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER Royaume-Uni Contribution nette de l'UE € 171 243,63 Adresse UNIVERSITY ROAD LE1 7RH Leicester Voir sur la carte Région East Midlands (England) Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire Leicester Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Participation aux programmes de R&I de l'UE Opens in new window Réseau de collaboration HORIZON Opens in new window Coût total € 171 243,63 THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Royaume-Uni Contribution nette de l'UE € 754 671,03 Adresse Kirby Corner Road - University House CV4 8UW Coventry Voir sur la carte Région West Midlands (England) West Midlands Coventry Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Participation aux programmes de R&I de l'UE Opens in new window Réseau de collaboration HORIZON Opens in new window Coût total € 754 671,03
