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Simulating AGN feedback in galaxy formation

Lead Research Organisation: Durham University
Department Name: Physics

Abstract

The project is about using galaxy formation simulations to study the effects of energy injection by Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) on the properties and evolution of galaxies. We will develop models for AGN feedback that are better physically motivated compared to models generally used currently, and investigate their effects. In particular, we plan to model feedback due to winds from AGN accretion disks, and compare to feedback by AGN jets. The AGN feedback models will be implemented in cosmological simulations of galaxy formation using the SWIFT code.

Publications

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Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
ST/Y509346/1 30/09/2023 29/09/2028
2876638 Studentship ST/Y509346/1 30/09/2023 30/03/2025 Jinning Liang