In order to understand the formation, evolution, and current properties of astrophysical objects, one needs to estimate the forces acting on matter. With its infinitely extending range, gravity is the main candidate for shaping the large-scale structure of the Universe. However, with an estimated fraction of more than 99 %, baryonic matter is predominately in a plasma state, i.e. it includes electrically charged particles.
Basic plasma physics
How do turbulence and magnetic fields interact?
What is the nature of instabilities in magnetohydro-dynamics (MHD)?
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Astrophysical magnetism
How are magnetic fields amplified and maintained in the Universe?
What are the properties of magnetic fields in the cosmos?
How do magnetic fields influence astrophysics?
Physics of the early Universe
How do primordial magnetic fields evolve?
How do they affect cosmology?
How can we use them to observe the early Universe?
Radio astronomy
How can we constrain models with observations?
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Jennifer Schober 