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The Mass of Galaxies at Low and High Redshift: Proceedings of the European Southern Observatory and Universitäts-Sternwarte München Workshop Held in V
Contributor(s): Bender, Ralf (Editor), Renzini, Alvio (Editor)
ISBN: 3642055249     ISBN-13: 9783642055249
Publisher: Springer
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Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: December 2010
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Astronomy
- Science | Physics - Astrophysics
- Science | Cosmology
Dewey: 520
Series: Eso Astrophysics Symposia
Physical Information: 363 pages
 
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Measuring the masses of galaxies as a function of redshift is perhaps one of the most challenging open issues in current astronomical research. The evolution of the baryonic and dark matter components of galaxies is not only a critical test of the hierarchical formation paradigm, but ultimately also provides new clues on the complex interplay between star formation, the cooling and heating of gas and galaxy merging processes.
This book reviews current techniques to measure the baryonic (stellar) and dark masses of nearby galaxies, and focusses on ongoing attempts to measure these same quantities in galaxies at higher and higher redshifts. It also gives room to future perspectives, with special emphasis on new survey projects and satellite missions.