Dean of the College and Physics Program Present
Black Hole Feedback in Action?
Investigating the Role of Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxy Evolution
Friday, November 9, 2018
Hegeman 107
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5
Lauranne Lanz, Dartmouth College
Astrophysics is the study of how we, as a galaxy with its component stars and planets, have come to be and what our future holds. Although we have made great progress in developing a consistent paradigm for the formation and evolution of galaxies, we still do not fully understand this process. One particularly interesting question regards the role that active supermassive black holes play in the transition from a gas-rich, actively star forming state to gas-poor quiescence. I will review my research on the impact of black hole feedback on their host galaxies. I will conclude by discussing using multiwavelength observations to investigate the ubiquity and diversity of black hole activity in transitioning galaxies as well as the impact of this activity on these host galaxies. For more information, call 845-752-7302, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST/GMT-5
Location: Hegeman 107