The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $792,242 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) program to The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. The funding will support a 3-year research project to investigate the origin of ultra-strong magnetic fields in nascent neutron stars and neutron star mergers. The research aims to revise the theoretical understanding of dynamo mechanisms that generate these extreme magnetic fields, and to conduct numerical simulations modeling the relevant turbulent processes. In addition, the project will involve training for university students and postdoctoral researchers, as well as public outreach activities to present the research to wider audiences including high school students. This work aligns with the MPS program's objective to advance scientific knowledge and address complex challenges in the mathematical and physical sciences.
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