Extragalactic abstracts - IRSA - California Institute of Technology
Extragalactic abstracts - IRSA - California Institute of Technology
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Spitzer_Approved_<strong>Extragalactic</strong><br />
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Spitzer Space Telescope − Theoretical Research Proposal #30183<br />
Infrared Predictions from Simulations <strong>of</strong> Merging Galaxies<br />
Principal Investigator: Patrik Jonsson<br />
Institution: University <strong>of</strong> <strong>California</strong>, Santa Cruz<br />
Technical Contact: Patrik Jonsson, University <strong>of</strong> <strong>California</strong>, Santa Cruz<br />
Co−Investigators:<br />
T.J. Cox, Harvard University/CfA<br />
Brent Groves, Max−Planck <strong>Institute</strong> for Astrophysics<br />
Jennifer Lotz, NOAO<br />
Joel Primack, University <strong>of</strong> <strong>California</strong>, Santa Cruz<br />
Science Category: interacting/merging galaxies<br />
Dollars Approved: 100145.0<br />
Abstract:<br />
We propose to develop a radiative−transfer model which can create panchromatic<br />
simulated observations from hydrodynamic simulations. With such a model it will<br />
be possible to make detailed predictions <strong>of</strong> Spitzer observations such as<br />
IRAC/MIPS fluxes and IRS spectra. The model, which will be based on a new<br />
Monte−Carlo implementation enabling unprecedented spectral resolution, will<br />
include a photoionization model <strong>of</strong> star−forming regions, PAH emission and<br />
dust−induced infrared spectral features like silicate absorption. We will then<br />
use this model in our ongoing program <strong>of</strong> simulating interacting and merging<br />
galaxies and generate a public library <strong>of</strong> IR images and spectra which can be<br />
compared directly to Spitzer observations <strong>of</strong> interacting galaxies. The<br />
particular strength <strong>of</strong> these simulations is the inherent connection between the<br />
dynamical state <strong>of</strong> the galaxies, such as morphology and star−formation rate, and<br />
the predicted infrared luminosities, colors and spectral features. Using these<br />
outputs, we will investigate whether observed IR−luminous galaxies at redshifts<br />
around 1, as observed in recent deep redshift surveys, and galaxies at higher<br />
redshift, as seen by SCUBA, are merger−driven starbursts.<br />
Spitzer_Approved_<strong>Extragalactic</strong><br />
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Spitzer Space Telescope − General Observer Proposal #20671<br />
Unveiling the hidden star forming regions in interacting galaxies<br />
Principal Investigator: Ernest Krmpotic<br />
Institution: Max Planck Institut fuer Astronomie<br />
Technical Contact: Ernest Krmpotic, Max Planck Institut fuer Astronomie<br />
Co−Investigators:<br />
Ulrich Klaas, Max Planck Institut fuer Astronomie<br />
Dietrich Lemke, Max Planck Institut fuer Astronomie<br />
Science Category: interacting/merging galaxies<br />
Observing Modes: IracMap MipsPhot<br />
Hours Approved: 3.5<br />
Abstract:<br />
We propose to map 6 closely interacting galaxy pairs with the IRAC and MIPS<br />
cameras on board the Spitzer Space Telescope. The selected luminous infrared<br />
galaxy pairs (Lfir~1−15 x 10^10 Lsun) have 100micron flux densities greater than<br />
10 Jy and typical extent <strong>of</strong> 2−3 arcmin with nuclei separations between 45 and<br />
150 arcsec. The objects exhibit low f60/f100 ratios indicative for large amounts<br />
<strong>of</strong> cold dust. The galaxy interactions are known to play a crucial role in<br />
triggering starbursts by means <strong>of</strong> redistribution <strong>of</strong> ISM due to strong tidal<br />
forces. We expect the dust to fragment in individual knots and to be in<br />
different evolution stages; hence that very cold dust concentrations, expected<br />
to be in pre−starburst phase, can coexist with those heated by already active<br />
starburst. Taking into account the unprecedented sensitivity and spatial<br />
resolution <strong>of</strong> Spitzer combined with the spatial scale and sufficient brightness<br />
<strong>of</strong> the objects, we set our goals to resolve the individual dust knots <strong>of</strong> down to<br />
5% <strong>of</strong> the integral flux. These observatinos will contribute an essential part to<br />
the multi wavelength dataset <strong>of</strong> our full sample <strong>of</strong> 12 interacting galaxy pairs.<br />
For the majority <strong>of</strong> the sample we already have obtained the data in the submm/mm<br />
and NIR wavelength regime. The completed datarecord will enable us to address<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the intriguing questions <strong>of</strong> star formation/starbursts on the galactic<br />
scale, e.g.: 1) Location and extent <strong>of</strong> the starburst activity inside an<br />
interacting galaxy pair; 2) The determination <strong>of</strong> the number <strong>of</strong> dust knots,<br />
including their masses and evolutionary status; 3) The strength <strong>of</strong> the starburst<br />
activity in dependence <strong>of</strong> the projected distance; 4) The influence <strong>of</strong> the galaxy<br />
structure and the orbital dynamics <strong>of</strong> the encounter on the gas dynamics and the<br />
evolution.<br />
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