Unveiling interstellar and intergalactic magnetic fields with radio polarimetry and theoretical astrophysics

Projektinformationen

Magnetic Universe

ID Finanzhilfevereinbarung: 705332

DOI 10.3030/705332

Das Projekt endete am 17 September 2018

EK-Unterschriftsdatum 16 Februar 2016

Startdatum 16 Januar 2017

Enddatum 15 Januar 2019

Finanziert unter

• EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Gesamtkosten € 195 454,80

EU-Beitrag € 195 454,80

Koordiniert durch

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
United Kingdom

Ziel

There is a pressing need to chart the origin, evolution, and impact of magnetic fields over the full 13.7 billion year history of the Universe, with implications for particle physics, cosmology, and astrophysics. Key to this endeavour is a detailed physical understanding of how galaxies have become magnetised and what role intergalactic magnetic fields play in shaping the Universe. To make progress, we need to observationally characterize properties such as the strengths and topologies of galactic and intergalactic magnetic fields. I propose a portfolio of ground-breaking research projects that will capitalise on the recently upgraded Jansky VLA radio telescope to provide new observational measurements of interstellar and intergalactic magnetic fields and elucidate their roles in shaping the Universe. A Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Research Fellowship will facilitate movement from my current position as an Assistant Scientist at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in the USA to Newcastle University in the UK. This will enable me to acquire new expertise in theoretical astrophysics with a particular focus on magnetic dynamo mechanisms. This expertise is needed to interpret the observational findings of my research, maximize its impact, and enable me to establish an international leadership position in the study of cosmic magnetism. The move to Newcastle will enable me to develop my capabilities as a professional academic through engagement in student research supervision, classroom teaching, and public communication of science, facilitated by a variety of specialized training programs offered to University staff. Such training and opportunities are not available at my current position within an Observatory. As a result, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Research Fellowship will equip me with essential skills needed to compete internationally for faculty positions leading to my goal of becoming a full research and teaching Professor at a major University.

Wissenschaftliches Gebiet

• natural sciences › physical sciences › theoretical physics › particle physics
• natural sciences › physical sciences › astronomy › observational astronomy › radio astronomy
• natural sciences › physical sciences › astronomy › physical cosmology › big bang
• natural sciences › physical sciences › astronomy › astrophysics
• natural sciences › physical sciences › astronomy › planetary sciences › celestial mechanics

Schlüsselbegriffe

• cosmic magnetism
• radio astronomy

Programm/Programme

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Thema/Themen

• MSCA-IF-2015-EF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF-EF)

Aufforderung zur Vorschlagseinreichung

H2020-MSCA-IF-2015

Finanzierungsplan

MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF)

Koordinator

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

• Netto-EU-Beitrag: € 195 454,80
• Adresse: KINGS GATE ; NE1 7RU Newcastle Upon Tyne ; Vereinigtes Königreich
• Region: North East (England) › Northumberland and Tyne and Wear › Tyneside
• Aktivitätstyp: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
• Gesamtkosten: € 195 454,80