Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP1094585

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP1094585

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The role of magnetic fields in star formation. Recently we have performed the world's first calculations of star cluster formation that incorporate the effects of magnetic fields and radiation. This research has recently been brought back to Australia and the goal of this proposal is to extend our competitive edge in this area. Whilst calculations of the formation of stars gives us fundamental understanding about a very basic physical process in the universe (namely, the conversion of gas into stars), the equations we solve and the methods used to solve them, are the same as those used to describe many gases and fluids on earth. Solving these equations in difficult astrophysical regimes develops new methodology which translates readily to earth-bound problems.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-06-2010

End Date: 30-05-2013

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $285,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Astronomy And Astrophysics | Astronomical and Space Sciences | Numerical Analysis

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Physical sciences | Mathematical sciences |

Other Keywords

Astronomical and Space Sciences | Astronomy And Astrophysics | Mathematical sciences | Numerical Analysis | Physical sciences

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