This $489,534 Project Grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Astronomical Sciences under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) federal grant program. The grant supports a comprehensive study of galactic core formation and dynamics led by a team of experts from the United States and Israel. Key activities include:
- Developing and testing a novel analytical model called CUSPCORE to analyze the response of multi-component gravitational systems without relying on intensive simulations
- Establishing the conditions for "core stalling" and "dynamical buoyancy" in both standard cold dark matter and self-interacting dark matter galactic halos
- Contributing to K-12 STEM education and outreach through Yale's Pathway to Science Summer Scholars program, including developing and running astronomy-focused summer programs
This research aims to better understand the diverse range of galactic nuclei, including the formation and dynamics of central stellar and dark matter cores in galaxies. The award period is from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027. No sub-awards are planned for this grant.
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