Series: Astronomy Colloquium
Date: Wednesday 02-Oct-2024
Time: 16:05-17:00 (4:05-5:00 pm)
Location: ATL 2400
Speaker: Dr. Timothy Heckman (Johns Hopkins University)
Title: Feedback and the Evolution of Galaxies and Black Holes
I will summarize our current understanding of the processes that govern the formation and co-evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black holes (SMBH). I will pose several of the most fundamental shortcomings of our current understanding and then examine how they may be addressed by the effects of the feedback provided by massive stars and actively growing SMBH. My focus will be on what we have learned so far from observations of universe, near and far, and I will conclude by describing future prospects using a new generation of facilities. I will do my best to give a talk that minimizes jargon and stresses the basic underlying physical processes.
In-person colloquia are usually preceded by espresso and ice cream at 1:45 pm outside room PSC 1150 and are followed by an informal reception at 5:15 pm in that room. Anyone interested in talking with the speaker, or being added to the colloquium announcement email list, should contact the colloquium organizer Dr. Richard Mushotzky. Lunch will normally be reserved for the speaker to talk to graduate students. Anyone asking a question during a talk is asked to raise their hand and be acknowledged before speaking. Contact Dr. Richard Mushotzky for details.
Colloquium Organizer:
Dr. Richard Mushotzky
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