Cosmos From Your Couch: Magnetic Fields in Space

What exactly are magnetic fields in space? How are they generated, and in what ways do they impact the elements of the Universe?

U of T Researcher Dr Cameron Van Eck explains it all, here!

Dr. Van Eck studies magnetic fields in the interstellar space of the Milky Way and nearby galaxies, using the polarization of radio emission. He tries to map out the structure of the magnetic field in three dimensions to understand both the origin of the field as well as the effects it has on the material of the interstellar medium.

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The Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Toronto is an endowed research institute with over 80 faculty, postdocs, students, and staff, dedicated to innovative technology, groundbreaking research, world-class training, and public engagement. The research themes of its faculty and Dunlap Fellows span the Universe and include: optical, infrared and radio instrumentation, Dark Energy, large-scale structure, the Cosmic Microwave Background, the interstellar medium, galaxy evolution, cosmic magnetism and time-domain science. The Dunlap Institute, the David A. Dunlap of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and other researchers across the University of Toronto's three campuses together comprise the leading concentration of astronomers in Canada, at the leading research university in the country. The Dunlap Institute is committed to making its science, training, and public outreach activities productive and enjoyable for everyone of all backgrounds and identities.

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