WS 20/21
Observational and Numerical Elements of Galaxy Evolution (Master Seminar)
Overview
Lecturer: Annalisa Pillepich (MPIA) and Kathryn Kreckel (ARI)
Term: Winter semester, 2020 – 2021
Dates: 2 November 2020 through 27 February 2021
Times: Weekly: Wednesdays 09:15 – 11:00 am
Location: Online/Zoom see Moodle
Maximum number of students: 12
Syllabus: coming soon
Details: This is a Master Seminar on Observational and Numerical Elements of Galaxy Evolution.
Students will be proposed 12 topics with associated literature and reading material and each of the students will prepare a 45 minute talk on the chosen topic (with slides and in English). After the talk, the class will participate in a scientific discussion and we will all provide feedback in relation to the modes and contents of the presentation.
Topics will include (tentative):
- The Large Scale Structure of the Universe from a theoretical perspective
- Dark Matter Haloes
- Analytical foundations for the formation of galaxies within dark-matter haloes:
- The Large Scale Structure of the Universe from an observational perspective
- The (phase-space) distribution of stars within haloes, i.e. within and around galaxies
- The observed phase-space distribution of gas within galaxies
- The observed phase-space distribution of gas around galaxies, i.e. within haloes
- Inferring the phase-space distribution of dark matter within haloes, i.e. within and around galaxies
- Elements of stellar evolution and chemical enrichment
- Star formation, ISM and small-scale feedback
- SMBHs, AGN: growth over cosmic time, impact on galaxy evolution, connection to host galaxy
- From dark-matter haloes to galaxies, a numerical perspective
- Large-scale drivers of galaxy evolution
Exam (required for credits): seminar, 90% attendance, final report
Important: To get credit points for the lectures it is necessary to enroll. To enroll and attend please register.
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