STAR formation and stellar feedbacks

MOTIVATIONS

Different aspects of star formation process are still not explored in existing and ongoing studies. Once a star starts to form or dies (as supernova explosion), intense stellar radiation, stellar winds, and outflows trigger radiative and mechanical feedback which can fundamentally change the physical and chemical properties of the surrounding environments. The modified properties of the surrounding environment in turn affect the accretion process such as in massive star formation and supermassive black hole formation . The goal of this research page is to explore the topics such as the roles of magnetic fields and dust in star formation and to study the impact of radiative and mechanical feedback of stars and supernovae onto the surrounding dust and gas. Toward this goal, we will combine our observational findings with the basic theory of star-formation at different scales. In particular, our team will exploit and include their work on different regimes of star-formation.

Questions?

Contact archana.soam@iiap.res.in to get more information and join the team