Disk Physics
Disks Surrounding Massive Stars
Disk structures are practically ubiquitous within the observable universe. Galaxies produce new stars in the spiral arms of their disks, planets form through the disk-like material left over from star formation, black holes are associated with disks, and there are many more examples. Disks are also found around young and old stars as well as in binary systems. These particular structures are formed by accretion or by material released from the star. The study of disks surrounding massive stars offers a wonderful test-bed of physics that can teach us about many different phenomena. Currently, my research focuses on the physical conditions in these disks to understand how they form and on the effects these systems have on their surroundings. The photo below shows what a disk around a massive star may look like if we had such an object in our daytime sky.
Current Students
My current research group includes; Isabelle Cyr, Postdoctoral Scholar, Keegan Marr, PhD Candidate, Mark Suffak, MSc Candidate, and Amanda Rubio, an International Research Exchange Student from San Paulo, Brazil. If you are a qualified student and you are interested in joining my group, please contact me (cejones@uwo.ca).
