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| Paper: |
Toward the Formation of Realistic Galaxy Disks |
| Volume: |
432, New Horizons in Astronomy: Frank N. Bash Symposium 2009 |
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17 |
| Authors: |
Brooks, A. |
| Abstract: |
In this review I demonstrate that a realistic model for the formation
of galaxy disks depends on a proper treatment of the gas in galaxies.
Historically, cosmological simulations of disk galaxy formation have
suffered from a lack of resolution and a physically motivated feedback
prescription. Recent computational progress has allowed for
unprecedented resolution, which in turn allows for a more realistic
treatment of feedback. These advances have led to a new examination
of gas accretion, evolution, and loss in the formation of galaxy
disks. Here I highlight the role that gas inflows, the regulation of
gas by feedback, and gas outflows play in achieving simulated disk
galaxies that better match observational results as a function of
redshift. |
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