Baryon Cycles in the Biggest Galaxies
Event Start:
2023-03-06T15:00:00
Event End:
2023-03-06T16:00:00
Event Information:
Abstract:
The universe’s biggest galaxies have both vast atmospheres and supermassive central black holes. Coupling between those two components of a large galaxy couple regulates the galaxy’s star formation rate. Models of interactions between a supermassive black hole and the large-scale atmosphere suggest that the energy released as cold gas clouds accrete onto the black hole suspends the atmosphere in a state that is marginally stable to formation of cold clouds.
Event Location:
HENN 318
Speaker:
Dr. G. Mark Voit (Michigan State University)
Related Upcoming Events:
Add to Calendar
Event Start:
2023-03-06T15:00:00
Event End:
2023-03-06T16:00:00
Baryon Cycles in the Biggest Galaxies
Event Information:
Abstract:
The universe’s biggest galaxies have both vast atmospheres and supermassive central black holes. Coupling between those two components of a large galaxy couple regulates the galaxy’s star formation rate. Models of interactions between a supermassive black hole and the large-scale atmosphere suggest that the energy released as cold gas clouds accrete onto the black hole suspends the atmosphere in a state that is marginally stable to formation of cold clouds.
Event Location:
HENN 318