University of British Columbia
Probing SF of nearby starburst nuclear rings at unprecedented resolution — This project aims to study star formation in extreme environments by assembling a sample of 10 starbursting nuclear rings with comprehensive multiwavelength data. Using high-resolution VLA 33 GHz maps and JWST/NIRCam imaging, the team will resolve individual GMCs, H II regions, and star clusters to measure extinction-free star formation rates and investigate how factors like feedback, gas inflow, and turbulence regulate star formation efficiency in conditions similar to the Milky Way’s central molecular zone.