AGN feedback in galaxy formation; proceedings. (Cambridge contemporary astrophysics) by AGN Feedback in Galaxy Formation Workshop (2008: Vulcano, Italy). Ed. by Vincenzo Antonuccio-Delogu and Joseph Silk - 2011

Cambridge University Press, 2011. Hardbound. New Book. Hardbound. Astronomers investigating active galactic nuclei (AGN) and those investigating galaxy formation gathered on the same island to share theory and observation relating to how the two phenomena influenced each other. Some of the questions addressed are whether AGN feedback is necessary to appreciate why the most massive galaxies are red and dead, whether AGN can provide positive as well as negative feedback for galaxy formation, and whether AGN and star formation coexist and if so is there a causal connection. The 17 papers are arranged in sections on AGN, starburst, and galaxy evolution; the co-evolution of black holes and galaxies; outflows and radio galaxies; and methods and results for models and numerical simulations. (2011 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR)