Title: Preliminary Results Associated with the Polarity and the Magnitude of the Magnetic Fields Near the Nebula Region of IC 1396
Department: Physics
Description: Large stars are born in huge clouds of gas particles and dust in space. When these stars form, they emit powerful radiation that knocks the electrons off of hydrogen atoms in the surrounding gas, creating a hot, plasma region called an H?? region (or a nebula). Within these nebulae, charged particles tend to follow magnetic field lines. So, magnetic fields can impact the evolution of these nebulae over time. However, it is not yet fully understood how these magnetic fields work, and how they might promote or prevent the birth of new stars within these regions. This research will investigate the polarity and magnitude of magnetic fields near the nebula region of IC 1396 using the Faraday rotation technique to measure a quantity known as Rotation Measure. By studying this measure, this project aims to deepen the understanding of the magnetic fields in nebulas and their impact on star formation.
Hometown: Woodbridge, Virginia
Advisor: Irina Novikova
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