The Cygnus X Region in 3D

拟议的研究项目将探索我们银河系中最大、最复杂的分子云和恒星形成复合体之一的三维结构：天鹅座X区。在这项提案中，我申请资助两名研究生，在科学前沿培训下一代射电天文学家，并为他们迎接ALMA望远镜的到来做好准备。我们正在用ALMA望远镜以前所未有的细节揭开围绕恒星形成过程的谜团。这个项目将使我们离解决方案更近一步，并可能提供充分利用ALMA能力所需的基础工作。

The proposed research project will explore the three-dimensional structure of one of the largest and most complex molecular cloud and star forming complexes in our Galaxy: the Cygnus X region. In this proposal I apply for funds to support two graduate students, training the next generation of radio astronomers at the scientific frontier and preparing them for the arrival of the ALMA telescope. We are on the path to solving the mysteries surrounding the star formation process at unprecedented detail with the ALMA telescope. This project will get us one step closer to the solution and may provide the ground work needed to fully exploit the capabilities of ALMA.