The Evolution of the Lyman Alpha Forest From Redshift 3 to 0

Details The Evolution of the Lyman Alpha Forest From Redshift 3 to 0 The Evolution of the Lyman Alpha Forest From Redshift 3 to 0

2001-05-04

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0105085v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

8 pages, to appear in "Astrophysical Ages and Timescales", eds. T. von Hippel, N. Manset & C. Simpson

Scientific paper

I review results obtained from studies of the high-redshift Lyman alpha forest, and present new results from HST/STIS spectra of low-redshift quasars in comparison with cosmological hydrodynamic simulations. The evolution of the Lyman alpha forest from redshift 3 to 0 is well-described by current structure formation models, in which Ly-a forest absorbing gas at all redshifts traces moderate-overdensity large-scale structures. I describe some of the insights provided by hydrodynamic simulations into the observed statistical trends of Ly-a absorbers and the physical state of the absorbing gas.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

The Evolution of the Lyman Alpha Forest From Redshift 3 to 0 does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with The Evolution of the Lyman Alpha Forest From Redshift 3 to 0, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The Evolution of the Lyman Alpha Forest From Redshift 3 to 0 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-249332