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.
Title
A Cosmic Warehouse for Astrophysics: What can we learn from Galaxy Clusters?
Speaker
Dr. Sheng-Chieh Lin (DFT, UAM)
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Venue
Sala 201, Module 15
Organizer
Departamento de Física Teórica
Centro de Investigación Avanzada en Física Fundamental
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