The formation of Realistic Galaxy Disks
Alyson Brooks (Caltech) - Nov 2, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Much progress has been made in recent years in forming realistic disk galaxies in fully cosmological simulations. I will highlight the necessity of both 1) a physically motivated prescription for star formation and feedback and 2) very high numerical resolution to achieve a successful model for the formation of disk galaxies. I will then present results from the first simulated bulgeless disk galaxy. Finally, I will present results from an L* disk galaxy that emphasizes the interplay of both gas accretion and feedback in creating disks, and in quickly reforming disks despite disruption in low z major mergers.
The seminar will be held in 544 Campbell Hall.
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