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The Cosmic GrandMagnet (Gravity and Magnetism in Cosmic Ecosystems) project is a flagship research initiative led by the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute and funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea, running from 2025.01 to 2032.12. This ambitious project aims to advance our understanding of gravity and magnetic fields— two fundamental forces regulating cosmic evolution—and their roles in the formation of stars, exoplanets, and black holes from gas and dust, as well as their impact on surrounding environments. The project employs an innovative, interdisciplinary approach by bridging theory and numerical simulations with observations through synthetic observations. The GrandMagnet project brings together leading experts from different countries, including Korea, Europe, India, the United States, and Vietnam, fostering international collaboration at the forefront of astrophysical research.
Bao Truong (PhD candidate) and Thiem Hoang (Principal Researcher/Professor) were recently interviewed by the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the American Astronomical Society journals. In the interview, they discussed their novel technique for probing 3-D magnetic fields using dust polarization and the grain alignment theory originally developed by Professors Hoang and Lazarian. Their innovative technique opens new pathways for understanding magnetic structures in astrophysical environments and constraining dust physics.
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