Title
A Cosmic Warehouse for Astrophysics: What can we learn from Galaxy Clusters?
Speaker
Dr. Sheng-Chieh Lin (DFT, UAM)
Abstract

Galaxy clusters are the end products of the hierarchical formation of structures in the universe in the ΛCDM paradigm. Despite their great masses, clusters are relatively young systems -- some of which are virialized, while others remain dynamically disturbed. Their late formation and large masses make clusters excellent probes of cosmology. Additionally, a wide variety of astrophysical processes in clusters shape their thermodynamic states and influence the evolution of galaxies. In this talk, I will first outline how clusters serve as a unique laboratory for exploring these processes. I will then present my recent work on a ubiquitous phenomenon called sloshing cold front in the nearby Virgo cluster. This cold front lies at roughly 250 kpc from the cluster center and likely belongs to a much larger spiral structure. I will conclude by discussing how hydrodynamic cosmological simulations help reveal the underlying physics driving observational properties of clusters.

Date
Venue
Sala 201, Module 15
Organizer
Departamento de Física Teórica
Centro de Investigación Avanzada en Física Fundamental
Type of Event