The Formation of the First Stars in the Universe

This project aims to solve one of the most fundamental problems in astrophysics: the formation of the very FirstStars in the Universe after the Big Bang. Using the most sophisticated high-resolution simulations, for the first timeincluding magnetic fields and jet/outflow feedback, the Mass Function of the First Stars can be determined. Thisproject has the power to transform our understanding of how the first heavy elements were created in theUniverse, providing crucial input for Australian-lead international and national observational surveys, and semianalyticmodels of galaxy, star and planet formation, all directly following after the formation of the First Stars.