Toward the Formation of Realistic Galaxy Disks
- Creators
- Brooks, Alyson
- Others:
- Stanford, L. M.
- Green, J. D.
- Hao, L.
- Mao, Y.
Abstract
In this review I demonstrate that a realistic model for the formation of galaxy disks depends on a proper treatment of the gas in galaxies. Historically, cosmological simulations of disk galaxy formation have suffered from a lack of resolution and a physically motivated feedback prescription. Recent computational progress has allowed for unprecedented resolution, which in turn allows for a more realistic treatment of feedback. These advances have led to a new examination of gas accretion, evolution, and loss in the formation of galaxy disks. Here I highlight the role that gas inflows, the regulation of gas by feedback, and gas outflows play in achieving simulated disk galaxies that better match observational results as a function of redshift.
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- 23721
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- CaltechAUTHORS:20110519-074837912
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- Series Volume or Issue Number
- 432