Let there be light: galaxy formation for the novice

Authors
Prof.
Joe Silk
University of Oxford
Date and time
8 Sep 2009 - 00:00 Europe/London
Address

Aula

Talk language
English
Slides language
English
Serie number
0
Description
The origin of the galaxies represents an important focus of current cosmological research, both observational and theoretical. Its resolution involves a comprehensive understanding of star formation, galaxy dynamics and the cosmology of the early universe. It is a field that is largely driven by a phenomenology that depends on our accumulating data taken with the largest available telescopes. In this talk, I will review our current understanding of galaxy formation and assess some of the challenges that lie ahead.
Star formation
Early universe

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