The physics of Galaxy Evolution with SPICA observations
arXiv:2003.14222 · doi:10.1017/S1743921320004238
Abstract
The evolution of galaxies at Cosmic Noon (redshift 1<z<3) passed through a dust-obscured phase, during which most stars formed and black holes in galactic nuclei started to shine, which cannot be seen in the optical and UV, but it needs rest frame mid-to-far IR spectroscopy to be unveiled. At these frequencies, dust extinction is minimal and a variety of atomic and molecular transitions, tracing most astrophysical domains, occur. The future IR space telescope mission, SPICA, currently under evaluation for the 5th Medium Size ESA Cosmic Vision Mission, fully redesigned with its 2.5 m mirror cooled down to T < 8K will perform such observations. SPICA will provide for the first time a 3-dimensional spectroscopic view of the hidden side of star formation and black hole accretion in all environments, from voids to cluster cores over 90% of cosmic time. Here we outline what SPICA will do in galaxy evolution studies.
arXiv commentContributed talk at the IAU Symp 359 Galaxy Evolution and Feedback Across Different Environments, 2020 March 2-6, Bento Concalves, Brazil. arXiv admin note: text overlap with arXiv:1911.12181
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