CAREER: Near- and Far-Infrared Background Light and the Astrophysical
and Cosmological Implications
Abstract
AST-0645427
PI: Asantha Cooray
Dr. Cooray will carry out a comprehensive research program to
characterize the underlying astrophysical and cosmological information
contained in the infrared background (IRB) spatial anisotropies at
near- and far-IR wavelengths. In the near-IR regime, signatures of
primordial galaxies in the background spatial fluctuations will be
studied. At far-IR wavelengths, clustering information of dusty,
star-forming galaxies will be measured. The main goal of this research
program is to expand the science case for anisotropy measurements of
IRB and to provide a strong theoretical background to interpret these
measurements just as the case has been with respect to CMB anisotropy
experiments.
As a part of this research project, Dr. Cooray plans to provide
training and research...
