Structure and evolution of extragalactic sources and their relationship to the background radiations

Objective

Investigation of one of the most exciting challenges of modern astrophysics: the evolution of extragalactic sources (galaxies, AGNs, clusters of galaxies), applying a balanced and incisive approach to the study, encompassing data acquisition and analysis, theoretical elaboration, and optimal observational strategies. Building instruments capable of addressing specific scientific issues is equally of primary importance. The project aims to tackle the problem through: observations and modelling of structure and emission properties of nearby objects; selection, photometry and spectroscopy of complete samples to faint flux limits; modelling the evolution of stellar populations in galaxies; observation and modelling of the properties of galaxies and of the intergalactic medium in groups and clusters of galaxies; study of inter-relations between different classes of extragalactic sources; analysis of background radiations and of ensuing constraints on evolution. It is essential to gather data from the entire electromagnetic spectrum, as each waveband carries its own crucial information. The network has played an important role in stimulating exchanges and facilitating contacts between experts in different fields and in providing junior researchers with excellent opportunities for high level training.
The evolution of extragalactic sources (galaxies, active galactic nuclei (AGN), clusters of galaxies) has been studied, applying a balanced and incisive approach to the study, encompassing data acquisition and analysis, theoretical analysis, and optimal observational strategies. Building instruments capable of addressing specific scientific issues is equally of primary importance. Areas of research include: observations and modelling of structure and emission properties of nearby objects; selection, photometry and spectroscopy of complete samples to faint flux limits; modelling the evolution of stellar populations in galaxies; observation and modelling of the properties of galaxies and of the intergalactic medium in groups and clusters of galaxies; study of interrelations between different classes of extragalactic sources; analysis of background radiations and of ensuing extragalactic sources; analysis of background radiations and of ensuing constraints on evolution. It is essential to gather data from the entire electromagnetic spectrum, as each waveband carries its own crucial information. The network has played an important role in stimulating exchanges and facilitating contacts between experts in different fields and in providing junior researchers with excellent opportunities for high level training. Several junior researchers were given the possibility of working for extended periods (of up to 1 year) with forefront research teams.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › physical sciences › astronomy › extragalactic astronomy
• natural sciences › physical sciences › astronomy › astrophysics
• natural sciences › physical sciences › optics › spectroscopy

Programme(s)

• FP3-HCM - Specific research and technological development programme (EEC) in the field of human capital and mobility, 1990-1994

Topic(s)

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Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

Osservatorio Astronomico di Padova

Address

Vicolo Dell'osservatorio 5
35122 Padova
Italy

Participants (12)

COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE

France

Address

Ctr Etudes De Saclay - Orme Des Merisiers - Bat. 7
91191 Gif Sur Yvette

DANISH SPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Denmark

Address

7,juliane Maries Vej 30
2100 Koepenhagen

EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY

Germany

Address

2,karl-schwarzschild-str. 2
85748 Garching

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften eV

Germany

Address

Giessenbachstraße
85748 Garching Bei München

OSSERVATORIO ASTRONOMICO DI BRERA

Italy

Address

Via Brera 28
20121 Milano

Observatoire de Paris-Meudon

France

Address

5 Place Jules Janssen
92195 Meudon

Osservatorio Astronomico di Bologna

Italy

Address

Zamboni 33
40126 Bologna

Osservatorio Astronomico di Roma

Italy

Address

00100 Roma

The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford

United Kingdom

Address

Keble Road
OX1 3RH Oxford

Universidad de Cantabria

Spain

Address

Avda. De Los Castros
39005 Santander

University of Cambridge

United Kingdom

Address

Madingley Road
CB3 0HA Cambridge

University of Durham

United Kingdom

Address

South Road
DH1 3LE Durham