In a joint research project Dr. S. M. Chitre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay, India and Dr. David Schramm of the University of Chicago will study the phenomena of supernova. The physics of supernova has been a theoretically-dominated field for centuries, but recent events, namely the supernova that occurred on February 23, 1987, have added a new dimension through the observations that have occurred, especially in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The project will seek to study the physics of the core of the supernova, as well as the nucleosynthesis products of the supernova, and the evaluation of massive stars and their subsequent production and dispersion and supernova explosions. Significance: The two scientists who are eminent in the field in their respective countries plan to collaborate in theoretical studies and analysis of observational data made worldwide in 1987, to study the interest phenomena of supernova. The results of advances in this field are wide-ranging in the understanding of physics of matter, astronomy and astrophysics.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Office of International and Integrative Activities (IIA)
Application #
8715411
Program Officer
Marjorie Lueck
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1987-08-15
Budget End
1991-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
$72,905
Indirect Cost
Name
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Bombay
State
Country
India
Zip Code