New Insights into High-Energy Astrophysics, Galaxies, and Cosmology
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Re-establishment of the Department of Astronomy at Xiamen University (2012–2022)
- ISBN 978-3-7258-8513-8 (Hardback)
- ISBN 978-3-7258-8514-5 (PDF)
This is a Reprint of the Special Issue New Insights into High-Energy Astrophysics, Galaxies, and Cosmology—Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Re-establishment of the Department of Astronomy at Xiamen University (2012–2022) that was published in
Summary
The Department of Astronomy at Xiamen University, one of the earliest in modern Chinese history, was founded by Prof. Ching-Sung Yu in 1927. However, the department was suspended after Dr. Yu became the Director of the Astronomical Research Institute at Academia Sinica in 1929. In 2000, after Prof. Ju-fu Lu joined Xiamen University, the astronomy program began to flourish. His efforts attracted a strong team of researchers, leading to the official re-establishment of the Department of Astronomy in 2012. Today, the department’s primary research areas include compact objects and high-energy astrophysics, galaxy formation and evolution, and cosmology. This Special Issue reprint provides a comprehensive overview of significant advancements and ongoing research within our department, inspiring future discoveries in the field of astronomy, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the re-establishment of the Department of Astronomy.