Title:
DETECTING THE SYNTHESIS OF THE HEAVIEST ELEMENTS WITH PHOTOMETRY OF A KILONOVA IN THE OPTICALLY THIN PHASE
Agreement Number:
22JWGO1-05
Agreement Value:
$30,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 29, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024
Description:
Following the JWST ERS and Cycle 1 GO Announcement of Opportunity published on June 14, 2021, the CSA is providing funding via a Grant Agreement to the university to conduct their research using the JWST data.
Approximately half of all elements heavier than iron form through rapid-neutron capture. Yet the cosmic origin of these “r-process” elements has been debated for over 60 years. In 2017, the discovery of a kilonova associated with the gravitational wave source GW170817 partially unraveled this mystery, firmly establishing that neutron star mergers do synthesize r-process elements. However, we are still uncertain whether NS mergers are the only – or even the dominant – site of r-process production. The observations will be carried out between ~30-120 days post-merger when the details of the fading light can tell us how far up the periodic table the r-process proceeded.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5S 1A1
Reference Number:
003-2021-2022-Q4-00031
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Funding will be distributed over 2 financial years (FY) as follows:
Year 1 (FY 21/22): $15,500
Year 2 (FY 22/23): $14,500
Amendment Date
Jan 29, 2024
Recipient's Operating Name:
University of Toronto
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.