[ASA] Australia-ESO Joint Conference - Linking galaxies from the epoch of initial star formation to today

[John O'Byrne]

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Registration open
Australia-ESO Joint Conference
Linking galaxies from the epoch of initial star formation to today
Sydney, Australia
February 18-22, 2019
https://www.aao.gov.au/conference/australia-eso-joint-conference-february-2019
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The registration opens for the Australia-ESO joint conference titled ‘Linking galaxies from the epoch of initial star formation to today' to be held in Sydney, Australia, on 18-22 February, 2019.

Over the last two decades, the surveys mapping the Universe have made clear that star-formation activity peaks about 10 billion years ago (known as ‘cosmic noon'). The driver of this behaviour is still an open area of research. A better understanding of star-forming regions and physical processes is required to explain its rise and fall around ?cosmic noon?. With existing observational resources, we are able to resolve many detailed questions about the physical processes driving galaxy formation and evolution, including:
- The enrichment of interstellar medium (ISM) with metals and dust and their effects on star-formation
- Gas infall from and outflow to the intergalactic medium
- The role of galaxy environment and mergers
- Triggering mechanisms of starbursts and active galactic nuclei and their feedback to the surrounding medium
- The role and impact of gas dynamics and stellar kinematics
Cosmological simulations (Illustris, EAGLE, FIRE) indicate that the ISM and its constituents are important to understand galaxy formation but are poorly constrained. The discrepancy between observations and simulations is because the roles and physics of the above-mentioned processes are not well understood.

The conference will focus on:
+ Defining synergies between Australia and other ESO communities to follow up existing and planned optical and radio surveys to maximise impact and establish a better understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.
+ Defining questions for simulators to test and improve their simulations.
+ Encouraging interactions and collaborations between observers, theorist, and simulators internationally.

The registration and abstract submission is open now. An on-site child care facility will be provided to maxmise participation by those with carer responsibilities. There will be some funding support available for students.

List of invited speakers:
Peter Behroozi
Sebastiano Cantalupo
Scott Croom
Sara Ellison
Michele Fumagali
Chang-Goo Kim
Annalisa Pillepich
Bianca Poggianti
Rhea-Silvia Remus
Linda Tacconi
Michele Trenti

For more information, feel free to contact the Conference Local Organising Committee
esoaus_loc at aao.gov.au<mailto:esoaus_loc at aao.gov.au><mailto:esoaus_loc at aao.gov.au>

https://www.aao.gov.au/conference/australia-eso-joint-conference-february-2019



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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR JOHN O’BYRNE
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Secretary, Astronomical Society of Australia Inc.

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