Galaxies at High Redshift

This volume presents lectures of the XI Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics written by experts in the field.

I. Pérez-Fournon (Edited by), M. Balcells (Edited by), F. Moreno-Insertis (Edited by), F. Sánchez (Edited by)

9780521147422, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 24 June 2010

292 pages
24.4 x 17 x 1.6 cm, 0.47 kg

Observational cosmology, with the help of large telescopes, combined with the capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope and other space missions, allow astronomers to directly observe galaxy assembly over cosmic time. These developments demand that scientists are trained in the methods suited to the study of distant galaxies. This volume contains the lectures delivered at the XI Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics, reviewing both scientific results and the main questions in the field. It covers the study of normal galaxies, distant galaxies, and studies based on far-infrared diagnostics, it reviews quasar absorption lines, and the properties of nearby galaxies. Each chapter is written by a world expert in the field, making the book an essential reference for all astronomers working in the field of high-redshift galaxies.

Participants
Group photograph
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Galaxy formation and evolution: recent progress R. Ellis
2. Galaxies at high redshift M. Dickinson
3. High-redshift galaxies: the far-infrared and sub-millimeter view A. Franceschini
4. Quasar absorption lines J. Bechtold
5. Stellar population synthesis models at low and high redshift G. Bruzual A.
6. Elliptical galaxies K. C. Freeman
7. Disk galaxies K. C. Freeman
8. Dark matter in disk galaxies K. C. Freeman.

Subject Areas: Cosmology & the universe [PGK], Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods [PGG]