In Cavendish Astrophysics we use the Universe as a Physics Laboratory, to study fundamental Physics and try to answer some of the most important outstanding questions in Science:
- What is the best model representing the origin and evolution of the Cosmos and what are its fundamental constants?
- What are Dark Matter and Dark Energy and what role they play in the evolution of the Cosmos?
- When and how did the first celestial objects form and how did they shape the Universe?
- How did the first heavy elements form?
- When and how did the first black holes and galaxies form and what can we know about their cosmic evolution?
- How do planetary systems form?
- What is the origin and nature of life in the Universe?
This theme focuses on observational studies of the unexplored Universe; from its very first moments, through the mysterious early epochs when the Cosmos became the complex realm of celestial objects we know it to be, all the way to the late evolution of stars, galaxies and all other astronomical objects, including the detection and study of exoplanets and life in the Universe.
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Dr Mark A.J. AshdownRadio astronomy, radio cosmology and exascale astronomy |
Prof David BuscherOptical and Infrared Instrumentation & Interferometry |
Dr Jeremy ColesRadio astronomy, radio cosmology and exascale astronomy |
Assoc. Prof Eloy De Lera AcedoRadio astronomy, radio cosmology and exascale astronomy |
Dr Fred DulwichRadio astronomy, radio cosmology and exascale astronomy |
Dr Will HandleyTheoretical cosmology, gravitational physics and the CMB |
Prof Chris HaniffOptical and Infrared Instrumentation & Interferometry |
Prof Mike HobsonTheoretical cosmology, gravitational physics and the CMB |
Dr Vid IrsicGalaxy formation and evolution |
Prof Roberto MaiolinoGalaxy formation and evolution |
Dr Bojan NikolicRadio astronomy, radio cosmology and exascale astronomy |
Prof Didier QuelozExoplanets |
Assistant Prof Paul RimmerExoplanets |
Dr Vladislav StolyarovRadio astronomy, radio cosmology and exascale astronomy |
Assistant Prof Sandro TacchellaGalaxy formation and evolution |
Dr Samantha ThompsonExoplanets |
Dr Charles WalkerRadio astronomy, radio cosmology and exascale astronomy |
Dr John YoungOptical and Infrared Instrumentation & Interferometry |
Emeriti and retired associated with this theme
Emeritus Prof Paul Alexander |
Emeritus Prof Anthony Lasenby |
Emeritus Prof John Richer |
Dr Paul Scott |
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Dr David Green |
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