Understanding the diversity of galaxy morphology in the era of large spectroscopic surveys

Project description

Tracing galaxy evolution in the early universe

Galaxies are the building blocks of the universe. Their observable properties – colours, shapes and structures – depend on their histories, which in turn are determined by inflationary density perturbations in the very early universe. The EU-funded GMGalaxies project plans to examine these fundamental links using a unique set of numerical tools. The project will build on the success of a newly developed method called genetic modification. The method involves generating multiple, slightly different sets of early universe conditions from which a given galaxy emerges. Researchers will be able to systematically explore how galaxy mergers interact with explosive supernovae and active galactic nuclei.

Fields of science

Host institution

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

Net EU contribution

€ 1 741 230,00

Address

Gower Street
WC1E 6BT London
United Kingdom

Region

London Inner London — West Camden and City of London

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Contact the organisation Website

Participation in EU R&I programmes

HORIZON collaboration network

Other funding

€ 0,00

Beneficiaries (1)