Simulating the formation of galaxies

Authors
Prof.
Joop Schaye
Date and time
8 Oct 2015 - 10:30 Europe/London
Address

Aula

Talk language
English
Slides language
English
Serie number
1
Description

The realism of hydrodynamical simulations of the formation and evolution of galaxies has improved considerably in recent years. I will try to give some insight into the reasons behind this success, focusing in particular on the importance of subgrid models and the associated limitations. I will also present recent results from the cosmological EAGLE simulations as well as from higher-resolution simulations of individual galaxies.