Objetivo The formation of dark matter structures in our Universe can be explained by the standard cosmological model, but the populations of galaxies observed in the distant and nearby Universe pose major challenges to our understanding of galaxy formation. There is increasing recognition that the visible, baryonic part of galaxies does not passively follow the hierarchical build-up of dark halos. A large part of the baryons can be accreted from cold gas flows along the cosmic web. The evolution of galaxies could then be mostly driven by their internal evolution, in addition to interactions and mergers. Many scall-scale processes with major effects on galaxy evolution have been unveiled. They have, however, been studied mostly one by one, ignoring the large-scale cosmological environment. Conversely, cosmological models do not resolve the small-scale internal processes properly yet. This dramatically limits our understanding of galaxy formation. The project is to develop an multi-scale understanding of galaxy formation. We will build comprehensive numerical models of the small-scale gas physics and star formation processes in, and incorporate them in large-scale cosmological simulations. Taking benefit from the best forthcoming computing facilities, this will develop a new understanding of the role of internal physics and external processes in structuring galaxies. Theoretical predictions will be confronted to observations, preparing and using the next generation of instruments along the whole duration of the project. Owing to a uniquely comprehensive approach including physical processes at different scales and an original combination of theory, simulation and observation, a new understanding of the evolution of the baryons through cosmic times can emerge from the project. Ámbito científico natural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyastrophysicsdark matternatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyphysical cosmologygalaxy evolution Programa(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Tema(s) ERC-SG-PE9 - ERC Starting Grant - Universe sciences Convocatoria de propuestas ERC-2010-StG_20091028 Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant Institución de acogida COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES Aportación de la UE € 988 400,00 Dirección RUE LEBLANC 25 75015 PARIS 15 Francia Ver en el mapa Región Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Tipo de actividad Research Organisations Contacto administrativo Nathalie Judas (Ms.) Investigador principal Frederic Bournaud (Dr.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Beneficiarios (1) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES Francia Aportación de la UE € 988 400,00 Dirección RUE LEBLANC 25 75015 PARIS 15 Ver en el mapa Región Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Tipo de actividad Research Organisations Contacto administrativo Nathalie Judas (Ms.) Investigador principal Frederic Bournaud (Dr.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos