This $341,464 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) program supports collaborative research by Columbia University on microscale plasma processes in shock and turbulent environments. The project aims to develop physics-based models of kinetic, non-equilibrium processes, focusing on particle heating/acceleration in shocks and thermodynamics/transport driven by large-scale turbulence. This work involves numerical simulations, analytical theory, and spacecraft data analysis to elucidate the complex properties of diffuse astrophysical gases and plasmas. The research will engage undergraduate students through mentorship and outreach activities, including an interactive website to expose high school students to astrophysical research. No sub-awards are planned under this grant, which has an award period from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027.
Generated 3/4/25, 3:48 AM