The Origin of Magnetic Fields in Galaxies

Using data from Australia's newest telescope, the $300 million Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder, this project introduces innovative avenues for research with the upcoming Square Kilometre Array, Australia's first mega-science, multi-national, multi-billion dollar infrastructure program (Australian investment of $387 million in the 202122 federal budget). Therefore, the project immediately increases the return on Australia's substantial investment. It addresses two major research questions (#3 How do galaxies form and evolve across cosmic time?' and #4 How do stars and planets form?') of the Decadal Plan for Australian Astronomy, contributing to a significant research gap. The compelling scientific plan with a combination of numerical simulations and observations would train our next generation and also lead to an engaging outreach program for school students and the