MHD and plasma processes
MHD processes and plasma instabilities in astrophysics are not only the fundamental properties of the space plasma, but also very interesting because of the unique conditions that can never be realized in laboratory, e.g., huge size span, collisionless, extreme temperatures.
Cosmic rays (CRs) & High energy astrophysics
High energy phenomena ranging from Cosmic rays, solar flares, PWNes and SNRs to gamma ray bursts. We seek to incorporate our understandings on basic particle plasma interactions to various high energy phenomena.
Comparison of cosmic ray scattering rates from Nonlinear transport theory and values inferred from CR anisotropy analysis
Observational study of MHD turbulence
The nature of MHD turbulence is shaped by means of energy injection on large scales, damping on small scales as well as environmental factors. New diagnostics are being developed from polarized radio synchrotron radiation for tracing the plasma properties of interstellar turbulence in conjunction with MHD and PIC simulations.
Space plasma physics
We are investigating physical processes in space plasma, where rich information can be revealed by the measurement directly from various space probes. In particular, we are analysing the MHD perturbations, particle transport and plasma instabilities.
Particle transport & acceleration
We study the fundamental plasma processes that govern the particle transport and acceleration in various astrophysical settings, the interaction with MHD turbulence, waves, etc.
Astrophysical magnetic field
Astrophysical magnetic fields serve as the fundamental 'glue' of cosmic plasma and represent one of the most vital properties we aim to understand. We investigate diverse methodologies for detecting these fields and their turbulent dynamics within diffuse media, specifically utilizing spectropolarimetry across a broad spectrum—from submillimeter to ultraviolet wavelengths.
