Mapping the Gas that Drives Galaxy Evolution with Magnetic Dye Tracers. Galaxies evolve by drawing in gas from the broader universe, yet observing this gas directly is challenging. Using the Australia

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Mapping the Gas that Drives Galaxy Evolution with Magnetic Dye Tracers. Galaxies evolve by drawing in gas from the broader universe, yet observing this gas directly is challenging. Using the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) telescope, this project aims to use magnetic fields to trace pathways the gas takes into galaxies to form stars like our Sun. Expected outcomes include new techniques to detect the gas, detailed maps of the gas in key cosmic environments, and new insights into how galaxies like our Milky Way evolve. This should provide significant benefits, including advancing Australian leadership in radio astronomy to capitalise on investments in ASKAP and the Square Kilometre Array, stimulating science and technology education, and attracting global collaborations to our shores.. Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships. Field: 5101 - Astronomical Sciences. Lead: Dr Craig Anderson