Early Structure Formation

Tom Abel (Stanford ) - May 2 at 12:00 noon

Numerical simulations now allow for the study of the formation of the very first luminous objects. Isolated very massive stars are predicted from these ab initio calculations to be the first dense baryonic objects to form in the universe. During their life and death they have a profound impact on subsequent structure formation. In this talk I will summarize how these conclusions are arrived at and the many new open questions arising from these studies.

The seminar will be held in 544 Campbell Hall.


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