David Field (astrophysicist)
Encyclopedia
David Field is an astrophysicist
and author, living in Århus, Denmark.
, and was later awarded the degree of Doctor of Science by the University of Cambridge. Previously Reader in Physical Chemistry at the University of Bristol
, he now researches astrophysics and experimental physics as a professor at the University of Aarhus
. He has published over 175 papers in this subject. He is on the editorial board of Astrobiology.
Astrophysics
Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties of celestial objects, as well as their interactions and behavior...
and author, living in Århus, Denmark.
Education
Field studied Chemistry at Newcastle University, UK, followed by a PhD at the University of CambridgeUniversity of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
, and was later awarded the degree of Doctor of Science by the University of Cambridge. Previously Reader in Physical Chemistry at the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a public research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom. One of the so-called "red brick" universities, it received its Royal Charter in 1909, although its predecessor institution, University College, Bristol, had been in existence since 1876.The University is...
, he now researches astrophysics and experimental physics as a professor at the University of Aarhus
University of Aarhus
Aarhus University , located in the city of Aarhus, Denmark, is Denmark's second oldest and second largest university...
. He has published over 175 papers in this subject. He is on the editorial board of Astrobiology.
Authorship
Aside from academic work, he is also known for his keen writing, being the author of a successful fiction series, that begins with Friends and Enemies and a second novel Beings in a Dream. The third and final volume in this trilogy The Fairest Star was published in November 2008.Scientific Publications
- An undulator-based spherical grating monochromator beamline for low energy electron-molecule scattering experiments
- IR emission in OMC at high spatial resolution
- Imaging in Orion: NAOS-CONICA Adaptive Optics on the ESO-VLT
- Exploring new ways of making molecular hydrogen in space