Astrophysics & Space Physics
Astrophysics was added as a research interest of the School in 2001.
Astrophysics research focuses on the observation, study and modelling of the advanced stages of stellar evolution for stars similar in mass to our own sun (BE), understanding the fundamental physics involved in the generation, storage and release of energy on the solar surface and in the atmosphere (PG) and the study of stellar atmospheres and radiative transfer (GH).
Academics
Academics in the School who work in this area are:
The following researchers hold Adjunct positions in the Astrophysics & Space Physics group:
- Prof. Tom Ray (Robert Ball Adjunct Professor of Astrophysics & Professor at DIAS)
- Prof. Luke Drury (Andrews Professor of Astronomy & Director of DIAS School of Cosmic Physics)
- Prof. Simon Jeffery (Adjunct Professor & Research Astronomer at Armagh Observatory)
Research Groups
Our Astrophysics research group is below: