Exploring the infLuence of the Local envIronment on the Production of Stars In Starbursts (ELLIPSIS)

ELLIPSIS will study the most extreme star-forming galaxies in the history of the Universe. These dusty ‘starburst’ galaxies produced stars ca. 10-100 times faster than the Milky Way and dominated the star formation at cosmic noon. Starbursts are difficult for simulations to reproduce, and their roles in the evolution of galaxy are still unknown. By measuring the physical parameters of starbursts, ELLIPSIS will answer fundamental questions about the formation of stars at cosmic noon. The grant will fund one postdoc and two PhD student.