This $136,184 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program supports a collaborative research project studying the role of supermassive black holes in driving turbulence within massive galactic systems. The principal objective is to directly evaluate the viability of black hole-driven turbulence as a mechanism to prevent the complete conversion of a galaxy's gas supply into stars. The research team will use X-ray, visible, and sub-millimeter observations to investigate the origin of turbulence, the coupling between hot and cold gas, and the underlying microscopic physics. The project will also engage in public outreach by integrating the research findings into planetarium shows, mentor underrepresented groups in STEM, and provide research experience for undergraduate students.
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