Toward the Formation of Realistic Galaxy Disks

Details Toward the Formation of Realistic Galaxy Disks Toward the Formation of Realistic Galaxy Disks

2010-03-19

arxiv.org/abs/1003.3882v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Galaxy Astrophysics

Proceedings of the Frank N. Bash Symposium 2009: "New Horizons in Astronomy." Comments welcome.

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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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