Computer Science
Scientific paper
Mar 2008
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Spitzer Proposal ID #50621
Computer Science
Scientific paper
We are proposing 3.6-24 micron imaging of a sample of z~0.7 post-starburst galaxies. These galaxies are presumed to be late-stage mergers that have evolved past their ULIRG/quasar phase and are in transition to becoming early-type galaxies. We have detected outflowing winds with velocities ranging from 500-2200 km/s for 2/3 of the sample, so it is tempting to conclude that these spectacular outflows are the result of feedback from an AGN that has expelled cold gas quenched star formation. However, it is not clear that the existing near-UV and optical data are telling the full story. With Spitzer, we can verify whether or not these 'post-starburst' galaxies are truly quiescent by measuring the amount obscured star formation and black hole activity. We will also be able to determine how significant the recent starburst event was by accurately measuring stellar mass using the red end of the stellar SED. If these galaxies do have non-negligible dust emission, we will be able to use broad-band colors as blunt tools to measure spectral features and compare to known star-forming galaxies, AGNs, and LIRGs. If not, we will have strong evidence that the feedback event has been able to halt galaxy-wide star formation.
Diamond-Stanic Aleks
Moustakas John
Rieke George
Tremonti Christy
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