The evolutionary sequence of submillimetre galaxies: from diffuse discs to massive compact ellipticals?
The population of compact massive galaxies observed at z > 1 is hypothesized, both observationally and in simulations, to be merger remnants of gas-rich disc galaxies. To probe such a scenario, we analyse a sample of 12 gas-rich and active star-forming submillimetre galaxies (SMGs) at 1.8 z 3. We present a structural and size measurement analysis
Ricciardelli, E. et al.
Fecha de publicación:
7
2010