The investigators will carry out a detailed exploration of the relationship between quasar outflows and the properties of the quasars that produce them. Such outflows are thought to inject energy and momentum into the intergalactic medium, and to influence galaxy evolution. Narrow absorption lines intrinsic to the quasar will be used to investigate outflow properties in about 200 quasars at high redshift (z > 2).

The broader impacts of this work include training of research students public lectures, and a public astronomy activity called Astrofest.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0807993
Program Officer
Richard E. Barvainis
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2008-09-01
Budget End
2013-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$309,065
Indirect Cost
Name
Pennsylvania State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
University Park
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
16802