Numerical and Extragalactic Astrophysics Group

Galaxy Formation

Galaxy formation represents the intersection of many branches of physics from cosmology to plasma physics, and involves a vast range of length and timescales.

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Feedback: Binary Stars and Compact Objects

The deaths of ordinary stars herald the births of compact objects: white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. Magnetized neutron stars – pulsars and magnetars – emit luminous radiation powered by their rotational and magnetic energies.

Cosmology

The Cosmology and Gravitation Area, which studies its theoretical and phenomenological aspects. We work on diverse topics such as the generation of large-scale fields in the early universe, alternatives to the cosmological constant, among others.