Jean-Francois Lab

Research focus

ERC Advanced Grant · 2016

Magnetic Fields and the Formation of New Worlds

Magnetic fields impact the formation of low-mass stars and their planets, and contribute to setting adequate conditions for life to appear. They control the amount of material and angular momentum from which stars and their planets form and mature, and can save newborn close-in planets from falling into their host stars. Magnetic fields can also affect planets by eroding their atmospheres and limiting their habitability, while hampering at the same time their detectability. Our understanding of these issues is however limited and critically needs observational guidance. To achieve a breakthrough on these forefront topics, we will exploit SPIRou, a state-of-the-art near-infrared…

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