Black holes and galaxy formation
Tiziana Di Matteo (Carnegie Mellon Univ.) - 17 Oct at 12:00 noon
Galaxy formation and the growth of supermassive black holes appear to
be mutually intertwined processes, to the point that they require
joint theoretical modelling to be meaningfully addressed.
I will present results of novel hydrodynamical simulations which
simultaneously follow star formation black hole accretion, and
their associated feedback processes, during major mergers of galaxies.
I will discuss black hole growth in the centers of galaxies, their
impact on galaxy formation and predictions for quasar lightcurves.
The seminar will be held in 544 Campbell Hall.
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