1st Edition

Joint Evolution of Black Holes and Galaxies

Edited By M. Colpi, V. Gorini, F. Haardt, U. Moschella Copyright 2006
482 Pages
by CRC Press

482 Pages
by CRC Press

488 Pages
by CRC Press

Black holes are among the most mysterious objects that the human mind has been capable of imagining. As pure mathematical constructions, they are tools for exploiting the fundamental laws of physics. As astronomical sources, they are part of our cosmic landscape, warping space-time, coupled to the large-scale properties and life cycle of their host galaxy, and perhaps even linked to galaxy... Read more
Introduction. Observational Evidence for Supermassive Black Holes. Joint Evolution of Black Holes and Galaxies: Observational Issues. Galaxy Formation in the Hierarchical Universe. Feedback in Cosmic Structures. The Formation of Primordial Luminous Objects. The Evolution of Baryons along Cosmic History. Feedback Processes at Cosmic Dawn. The Ecology of Black Holes in Star Clusters.

Biography

M. Colpi, V. Gorini, F. Haardt, U. Moschella