The Origin of Galaxy Bimodality
The Origin of Galaxy Bimodality
The Origin of Galaxy Bimodality
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central<br />
<strong>Galaxy</strong> Transformations<br />
orbit<br />
orbit<br />
central<br />
accretion<br />
merging<br />
quenching<br />
In LCDM cosmology dark matter haloes grow hierarchically<br />
A major merger between disk galaxies results in an early-type remnant<br />
sub!<br />
halo<br />
central<br />
satellite satellite<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are also several satellite-specific transformation processes<br />
Strangulation<br />
Ram-pressure stripping<br />
<strong>Galaxy</strong> harassment<br />
(stripping <strong>of</strong> hot gas atmosphere)<br />
(stripping <strong>of</strong> cold gas)<br />
(impulsive encounters with other satellites)<br />
Frank van den Bosch University <strong>of</strong> Utah
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