Spectral Evolution Of Galaxies

Author : C. Chiosi,Alvio Renzini
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 481 pages
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Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400945982

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Spectral Evolution of Galaxies by C. Chiosi,Alvio Renzini Pdf

As it was said by one of the participants to this workshop" In our attempts to understand the spectral evolution of galaxies, we are fortunate indeed to have the ability to look back in time and observe galaxies as they were billions of years ago. Perhaos in no other discipline is it possible to gain such a direct view to hJstory. The galaxies we seek to study are remote, their light faint, and thus only recently has it become technicaJlv feasible to sample the spectra of normal luminosity galaxies at lookback times of five billion years or more" .... or, perhaps. even to see galaxies in the process of their formation. or shortly afterwards. This fourth workshop organized by the "Advanced School ot Astronomy was indeed centered on the "Spectral Evolution of Galaxies". on reviewing and discussing the relevant astrophysical processes and on assessing our current ability to model and understand the evolution of stellar populations. Following an opening session dealing with some outstanding questions of galaxy evolution. Session I addressed the specific problems of galaxy and star formation processes. topics of uncertainty and controversy to which IRAS observations may give novel perspectives. The properties of stellar populations in the local group of galaxies formed the basis of Session II. Session III dealt with the fundaments of the theory of spectral and photometrical evolution of stellar populations. and with recent developments in the theory of stellar structure. a necessary step to model and understand galactic evolution.

Author : Gustavo Ramon Bruzual-Alfonzo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Galaxies
ISBN : UVA:X001408105

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Author : Cesare Chiosi,Alvio Renzini
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Astronomical spectroscopy
ISBN : 0902721879

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Spectral Evolution of Galaxies by Cesare Chiosi,Alvio Renzini Pdf

Author : Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Workshop on Astronomy and Astrophysics
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Galaxies
ISBN : UOM:39015053926823

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Spectral Evolution of Galaxies by Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Workshop on Astronomy and Astrophysics Pdf

Author : Sandra M. Faber
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461247623

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Nearly Normal Galaxies by Sandra M. Faber Pdf

It is sometimes said that astronomy is the crossroads of physics. In the same spirit, it can forcefully be argued that galaxies are the crossroads of astronomy. Internal pro ces ses within galaxies involve all of the fundamental components of astrophysics: stellar evolution, star formation, low-density astrophysics, dynamics, hydrodynamics, and high-energy astrophysics. Indeed, one can hardly name an observational datum in any wavelength range on any kind of celestial object that does not provide a useful clue to galaxy formation and evolution. Although internal processes in galaxies until recently occupied most of our attention, we now know that it is also vital to relate galaxies to their environment. How galaxies congregate in larger structures and are in turn influenced by them are crucial questions for galactic evolution. On a grander level we have also come to regard galaxies as the basic building blocks of the universe, the basic units whereby the large scale structure of the universe is apprehended and quantified. On a grander level still, we also believe strongly that galaxies are the direct descendents of early density irregularities in the Big Bang. Galaxy properties are now viewed as providing a crucial constraint on the physics of the Big Bang and a vital link between the macroscopic and microscopic structure of the universe.

Author : J.M. Shull,Harley A. Thronson Jr.
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401118828

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The Environment and Evolution of Galaxies by J.M. Shull,Harley A. Thronson Jr. Pdf

In July 1992, over 300 astronomers attended the Third Tetons Summer School on the subject of `The Environment and Evolution of Galaxies'. This book presents 28 papers based on invited review talks and a panel discussion on `The Nature of High Redshift Objects'. The major themes include: the Interstellar and Intergalactic Medium, Galaxy Formation and Evolution, Cooling Flows, Quasars and Radiation Backgrounds, and Interactions between Galaxies/AGNs and their Environment. Recent advances with the ROSAT, COBE and Hubble Space Telescope are discussed, together with current theoretical developments. The tutorial nature of the papers make this book a valuable supplement for professional astonomers, graduate students, and senior undergraduates. As with previous Tetons conferences, this book provides both the current state of observational and theoretical research and material complementary to courses in extragalactic and interstellar astrophysics.

Author : José M. Vilchez,Grazyna Stasinska,Enrique Pérez
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401733137

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The Evolution of Galaxies by José M. Vilchez,Grazyna Stasinska,Enrique Pérez Pdf

Galaxies have a history. This has become clear from recent sky surveys showing that distant galaxies, formed early in the life of the Universe, differ from the nearby ones. This book contains the proceedings of a 2000 conference addressing observational clues in this area.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521863449

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Galaxy Evolution Across the Hubble Time (IAU S235) by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

This last decade has witnessed a revolution in our observations of galaxies; in particular deep imaging with HST and spectroscopy with 10m-class ground-based telescopes have uncovered many objects that are difficult to place along the Hubble sequence. High resolution spectroscopy of extremely faint objects has enabled the study of the kinematic evolution and, hence, the mass assembly of galaxies to unprecedented look-back times for direct comparison with cosmological structure formation scenarios. Thus, it is now possible to study all three aspects of galaxy evolution - their morphological-dynamical, chemical and spectral evolution out to redshift larger than six, exploring more than 95% of the age of the universe. These Proceedings of the IAU Symposium 235 report the considerable progress made in recent years on galaxy formation and evolution, and look forward to the expected breakthroughs in the domain of remote galaxies, with ALMA, the ELT and the next generation space telescopes.

Author : Marc Sauvage,Grazyna Stasinska,D. Schaerer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2002-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 1402006225

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The Evolution of Galaxies by Marc Sauvage,Grazyna Stasinska,D. Schaerer Pdf

Galaxies have a history. This has become clear from recent sky surveys which have shown that distant galaxies, formed early in the life of the Universe, differ from the nearby ones. New observational windows at ultraviolet, infrared and millimetric wavelengths (provided by ROSAT, IRAM, IUE, IRAS, ISO) have revealed that galaxies contain a wealth of components: very hot gas, atomic hydrogen, molecules, dust, dark matter ... A significant advance is expected due to new instruments (VLT, FIRST, XMM) which will allow one to explore the most distant Universe. Three Euroconferences have been planned to punctuate this new epoch in galactic research, bringing together specialists in various fields of Astronomy. The first one, held in Granada (Spain) in May 2000, addressed the observational clues. The second one took place in October 2001 in St Denis de la Réunion (France) and reviewed the basic building blocks and small-scale processes in galaxy evolution. The third one will take place in July 2002 in Kiel (Germany) and will be devoted to the overall modelling of galaxy evolution. This book contains the proceedings of the second conference. It is suitable for researchers and PhD students in Astrophysics.

Author : Marc Sauvage,Grazyna Stasinska,D. Schaerer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401733113

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The Evolution of Galaxies by Marc Sauvage,Grazyna Stasinska,D. Schaerer Pdf

Galaxies have a history. This has become clear from recent sky surveys which have shown that distant galaxies, formed early in the life of the Universe, differ from the nearby ones. New observational windows at ultraviolet, infrared and millimetric wavelengths (provided by ROSAT, IRAM, IUE, IRAS, ISO) have revealed that galaxies contain a wealth of components: very hot gas, atomic hydrogen, molecules, dust, dark matter ... A significant advance is expected due to new instruments (VLT, FIRST, XMM) which will allow one to explore the most distant Universe. Three Euroconferences have been planned to punctuate this new epoch in galactic research, bringing together specialists in various fields of Astronomy.

Author : David J. Hollenbach,Harley A. Thronson,J. Michael Shull
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : NASA:31769000470370

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The Evolution of Galaxies and Their Environment by David J. Hollenbach,Harley A. Thronson,J. Michael Shull Pdf

Author : Hyron Spinrad
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540290070

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Galaxy Formation and Evolution by Hyron Spinrad Pdf

An Astronomical Life – Observing the Depths of the Universe” Though science as a subject can be di?cult, what has been more important for me is that its practice can also be rewarding fun! This book is crafted to expose the reader to the excitement of modern observational cosmology through the study of galaxy evolution over space and cosmic time. Recent extragalactic research has led to many rapid advances in the ?eld. Even a suitable skeptic of certain pronouncements about the age and structure of the Universe should be pleased with the large steps that have been taken in furthering our understanding of the Universe since the early 1990’s. My personal involvement in galaxy research goes back to the 1960’s. At that point, galaxies were easily recognized and partially understood as organized c- lections of stars and gas. What their masses were presented a problem, which I supposed would just fade away. But fade it didn’t. Distant active nuclei and quasars were discovered in the mid-1960’s. A c- mon view of QSOs was that they have large redshifts, but what use are they for cosmology or normal galaxy astrophysics? I shared that conclusion. My expec- tions fell below their potential utility. In short, the Universe of our expectations rarely matches the Universe as it is discovered.

Author : Polychronis Papaderos,Simone Recchi,Gerhard Hensler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642220180

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Dwarf Galaxies: Keys to Galaxy Formation and Evolution by Polychronis Papaderos,Simone Recchi,Gerhard Hensler Pdf

Dwarf galaxy research constitutes an extremely vibrant field of astrophysical research, with many long-standing questions still unsettled and new ones constantly arising. The intriguing diversity of the dwarf galaxy population, observed with advanced ground-based and space-borne observatories over a wide spectral window providing an unprecedented level of detail, poses new challenges for both observers and theoreticians. The aim of this symposium was to bring together these two groups to exchange ideas and new results on the many evolutionary aspects of and open issues concerning dwarf galaxies. The main topics addressed include: the birth of dwarf galaxies: theoretical concepts and observable relics across wavelengths and time, the morphological, structural and chemical evolution of dwarf galaxies, possible evolutionary connections between early-type and late-type dwarfs, the star formation history of dwarf galaxies and its dependence on intrinsic and environmental properties, the origin and implications of starburst activity in dwarf galaxies, the fate of dwarfish systems born out of tidally ejected matter in galaxy collisions.

Author : J.T. Jones,J.E. Jones
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400979390

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The Origin and Evolution of Galaxies by J.T. Jones,J.E. Jones Pdf

The Origin and Evolution of Galaxies is the outstanding problem of modern cosmology. Fortunately. we have a firm cosmological framework on which to base our theories (the hot big bang) and recently there has been substantial progress in providing observations which potentially can constrain these theories. The problem of galaxy formation is. as a consequence. one involving many diverse branches of physics and astrophysics. It has been the aim of the school. and this compendium of lectures and seminars. to bring together these diverse aspects at a level enabling research workers to understand what is going on in other corners of the subject and to see how progress in each area impinges on the others. We are grateful to the contributors to this volume for allowing us considerable editorial license with their articles. We have attempted to provide a representative sample of the talks that were given at the school besides the texts of the invited lecturers. It is regrettable that for reasons of space we have had to leave out a number of other contributions.

Author : G. Hensler,G. Stasinska,S. Harfst,P. Kroupa,C. Theis
Publisher : Taylor & Francis US
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 1402011822

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The Evolution of Galaxies by G. Hensler,G. Stasinska,S. Harfst,P. Kroupa,C. Theis Pdf

Galaxies have a history: distant galaxies, formed early in the life of the universe, differ from the nearby ones. This book addresses the modeling of galaxy evolution from their cosmological formation to their presently observable structures, presenting the state of the art in the field.