Exploring Unknown Territory

Abstract:
Radio astronomy is an excellent tool for studying fundamental physics and to probe our edge of understanding. It allows to study compact objects, black holes at all mass scales and neutron stars, gravitational waves, the equation of state of superdense matter, magnetism, cosmology, to name but a few. This talk will give an overview of the ongoing efforts at the MPIfR in Bonn in terms of scientific projects, instrumentation and strategic considerations, supported by the presentation of recent results.

Image: S-band MeerKAT image of the Galactic Centre (MPIfR)