AGN feedback in models of galaxy formation
Lead Research Organisation:
Durham University
Department Name: Physics
Abstract
The aim of the project is to explore the effects of feedback from active galactic nuclei (AGN) in theoretical models of galaxy formation. The modelling work will mainly use semi-analytical models, building on the existing semi-analytical model GALFORM. The project will explore the effects of different modes of AGN feedback (radiative, winds, relativistic jets), to discover whether these lead to observable consequences for the global properties of galaxies and AGN, and their evolution over cosmic time. Model predictions will be compared with observational data on galaxies and AGN.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Cedric Lacey (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Andrew Griffin (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/N50404X/1 | 01/10/2015 | 31/03/2021 | |||
| 1627516 | Studentship | ST/N50404X/1 | 01/10/2015 | 31/03/2019 | Andrew Griffin |
| Description | Celebrate Science |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presenting exhibits at a science festival for the general public that showcase the research of Durham University Astrophysics. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Celebrate Science |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Celebrate Science - a half term event aimed at schools to inspire the pupils about science. I was on our stall presenting our exhibits which featured a fly through of the Universe and a chance to create at Universe. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | Royal Society Exhibition |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Royal Society summer science exhibition - I helped out with presenting research undertaken in Durham Astrophysics to general public. The exhibit was about "What is a galaxy" with the aim of educating the general public on the components of galaxies and the importance of the simulation work undertaken at the ICC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| Description | School Visit |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | School visit to the ICC - I presented exhibits to a local school - the exhibits were a gravitational lensing demonstration and some images of our simulations. The aim was to inspure the pupils to consider studying science further. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |