Aaron Webster

Aaron Webster

Jan 28, 2015

Group 6 Copy 52
1
Please wait...

About This Project

We derive the ages and other properties of stars by combining theoretical astrophysics, data from the best telescopes, Bayesian statistical analyses, and advanced computational techniques. We have developed an algorithm that allows us to combine the age information from multiple white dwarf stars to derive the age of our Galaxy. We request funds to support converting our algorithm to high-performance software code. From this we will both derive the age of the Galaxy as well as make our code publicly available for other research groups.

Blast off!

Browse Other Projects on Experiment

Related Projects

How do glyphosates impact bumblebee productivity and parasitology?

The recent ban of neonicotinoids across Europe due to their impacts on the bee population has raised concern...

Magnets as blue shark deterrents?

Blue sharks (Prionace glauca) are the most commonly caught species of shark globally. They are usually caught...

Can plant-based antimicrobials act as an alternative to therapeutic antibiotics?

Antibiotic overuse has led to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The World Health Organisation (WHO) ranks...

Campaign Ended

A project funded by 28 people