Colloq Abstract - Tahani

September 29, 2023

11:00am Mountain

Mehrnoosh Tahani (Stanford)

 

Title

Exploring the Invisible Threads:  Novel Approaches to Map 3D Interstellar Magnetic Fields

 

Abstract

Recent observations, particularly those obtained by the Gaia mission, have greatly enhanced our understanding of the three-dimensional (3D) structure and evolution of the interstellar medium (ISM). The ISM evolution cannot be fully understood without observing interstellar magnetic fields. Magnetic fields influence the galaxy evolution and the formation of clouds and stars. However, their role is poorly understood, mainly due to significant limitations in observing 3D magnetic fields. In this talk I will discuss our recent efforts to map the 3D magnetic fields of molecular clouds and how we use these maps to determine the formation and evolution history of these clouds.

 

Local Host: Preshanth Jagannathan

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