Soft X-rays are generated within planetary magnetosheaths due to the interaction between magnetospheric neutrals and highly charged solar wind ions. Imaging of these soft X-rays is an emerging technology that can allow for a dynamic, global diagnostic view of the magnetosheath region to be built and exploration of the solar wind driving of planetary magnetospheres. I am modelling the magnetosheath of Uranus, a highly complex and interesting system, to investigate soft X-ray emission from the region and ultimately aim to test the viability of sending an SXI along with the planned flagship mission to the Uranian system.

Postgraduate Teaching Assistant (PGTA) for various modules

Michaelmas Term 2024/25:

PHYS365: Stellar Structure and the Interstellar Medium

PHYS222: Waves and Optics

Lent Term 2024/25:

PHYS263: Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics

PHYS362: Advanced Stellar Astrophysics

PHYS134: Electrical Circuits and Instruments

PHYS133: Presentations

Summer Term 2024/25:

PHYS135: Introduction to Degree Schemes

Please contact me at d.naylor@lancaster.ac.uk. My office is B504, the Space and Planetary Physics shared office, in the Physics Building.