Magnetic fields on galactic scales (B04)

• Subject Area: Astrophysics and Astronomy
• Term: since 2023
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 500700252

In B4 we investigate the role magnetic fields play during the process of massive star formation, by means of real observations of polarised radiation and corresponding synthetic observations of 3D MHD simulations. We will pursue a holistic, multi-wavelength approach studying synchrotron radiation, Zee-man splitting and polarised dust emission, from the ISM in galaxies to individual molecular clouds. Confronting simulations and observations we study what can be learned about the interplay and rela¬tive importance of turbulence, gravity, magnetic fields and the chemical state of the ISM.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1601: Habitats of massive stars across cosmic time
• Applicant Institution: Universität zu Köln
• Project Heads: Dr. Sui Ann Mao; Professor Dr. Karl M. Menten; Privatdozent Dr. Daniel Seifried