ScRUp

We are a research team, based in the Department of Physics and Chemistry E. Segrè at the University of Palermo, studying supernova remnants to address the high-energy processes related to their explosion and evolution.

We tackle fundamental questions of high-energy astrophysics, including the mechanisms governing supernova explosions and pre-supernova activities, the birth of compact objects, nucleosynthesis processes and the forging of chemical elements, collisionless shock physics, particle acceleration at shock fronts and the origin of cosmic rays.

Our expertise spans from X-ray astronomy, to multi-wavelength data analysis (from the radio band to the gamma-rays), from MHD simulations of supernova remnants to neutrino emission, and from the development of new diagnostic tools to the design of next-generation telescopes.

Our group works in synergy with the SNR group at INAF-Observatory of Palermo and benefits from a wide network of international collaborations. 

Please contact us if you are interested in our research activities.