3 papers
astro-ph.GA2025
Spiral Structure Properties, Dynamics, and Evolution in MW-mass Galaxy Simulations
J. R. Quinn, S. R. Loebman, K. J. Daniel +8
The structure of spiral galaxies is essential to understanding the dynamics and evolution of disk galaxies; however, the precise nature of spiral arms remains uncertain. Two challe…
astro-ph.GA2025
Understanding the Origin and Dynamical Evolution of the Unique Open Star Cluster Berkeley 20 using FIRE Simulations
Alessa I. Wiggins, Jamie R. Quinn, Micah Oeur +11
Open clusters (OCs) act as key probes that can be leveraged to constrain the formation and evolution of the Milky Way (MW)'s disk, as each has a unique chemical fingerprint and wel…
astro-ph.GA2024
Bar formation and destruction in the FIRE-2 simulations
Sioree Ansar, Sarah Pearson, Robyn E. Sanderson +5
The physical mechanisms responsible for bar formation and destruction in galaxies remain a subject of debate. While we have gained valuable insight into how bars form and evolve fr…