Project description
Tracing galaxy evolution in the early universe
Galaxies are the building blocks of the universe. Their observable properties – colours, shapes and structures – depend on their histories, which in turn are determined by inflationary density perturbations in the very early universe. The EU-funded GMGalaxies project plans to examine these fundamental links using a unique set of numerical tools. The project will build on the success of a newly developed method called genetic modification. The method involves generating multiple, slightly different sets of early universe conditions from which a given galaxy emerges. Researchers will be able to systematically explore how galaxy mergers interact with explosive supernovae and active galactic nuclei.
Fields of science
- humanitieshistory and archaeologyhistory
- medical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologygenetic engineering
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyastrophysicsdark matter
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyphysical cosmologygalaxy evolution
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomystellar astronomysupernova
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
ERC-COG - Consolidator GrantHost institution
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Net EU contribution
€ 1 741 230,00
Address
Gower Street
WC1E 6BT London
United Kingdom
WC1E 6BT London
United Kingdom
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Region
London Inner London — West Camden and City of London
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 1 741 230,00
Beneficiaries (1)
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 1 741 230,00
Address
Gower Street
WC1E 6BT London
WC1E 6BT London
See on map
Region
London Inner London — West Camden and City of London
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 1 741 230,00