The IGM/Galaxy Connection

Language: English

Published by Springer Netherlands Apr 2003, 2003

1402012896 / 9781402012891

Series: Book 84 of 228 - Astrophysics and Space Science Library

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This volume contains the proceedings of the meeting entitled, 'The IGM/Galaxy Connection: The Distribution of Baryons at z = 0. ' The meeting was held August 8 -10 at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) located in Boulder, Colorado on the foothills of the Rocky Mountains (see conference photo). We organized this meeting because we felt it was time to address the link between galaxies and the intergalactic medium at low redshift. In this vein, we posed several questions to the conference participants: Where are the baryons in the local universe and in what phase do they reside What signatures of galaxy evolution have been imprinted on the IGM What percentage of intergalactic gas is left from the galaxy formation process What does the distribution of baryons at z = 0 tell us about the early universe The conference was an overwhelming success with lots of friendly interaction and discussion among the participants. At lunch we were treated to splendid views from the NCAR terrace and discussions rang ing from the importance of the LSR, GSR, and LGSR velocity frames to how long the desserts would last with 90 astronomers and the hot Boul der sun. From an inventory of the baryons, to the associations between galaxies and Lya absorbers, to the mechanisms by which galaxies obtain and lose gas, the conference covered many topics. The results of these endeavors are contained in these pages and eloquently summarized by Chris Impey. 372 pp. Englisch.…

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Title
The IGM/Galaxy Connection
Author
Mary E. Putman
Publisher
Springer Netherlands Apr 2003
Publication year
2003
Condition
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Binding
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Language
English
ISBN 10
1402012896
ISBN 13
9781402012891
Item weight
723 grams
Dimensions
241x160x25 mm
Series
Book 84 of 228: Astrophysics and Space Science Library

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