178 citations · 301 across the 2 of their papers we have counts for
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astro-ph.GA2016★ 123 cited
How to quench a galaxy
Andrew Pontzen, Michael Tremmel, Nina Roth +5
We show how the interplay between active galactic nuclei (AGN) and merger history determines whether a galaxy quenches star formation at high redshift. We first simulate, in a full…
astro-ph.GA2015★ 178 cited
Off the Beaten Path: A New Approach to Realistically Model The Orbital Decay of Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxy Formation Simulations
Michael Tremmel, Fabio Governato, Marta Volonteri +1
We introduce a force correction term to better model the dynamical friction (DF) experienced by a supermassive black hole (SMBH) as it orbits within its host galaxy. This new appro…