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Large Scale Structure with 21cm IM surveys. Future 21cm Intensity Mapping (IM) surveys provide a promising probe of the Large Scale Structures of the Universe. In this talk …

Dust Evolution in Cosmological Simulations We present the first cosmological simulations using the moving-mesh code AREPO to study the evolution of dust and metals within galaxies. These …

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Investigating the link between quenching and bulge growth with artificial intelligence The life of a galaxy is a tight balance between processes that trigger the formation of stars …

Unveiling dust properties across galactic environments with dust evolution models Models of interstellar dust evolution of increasing complexity can be used to study dust content of galaxies on …

You must register to attend this event: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edy0tnjj6ea184c9&llr=m5sut8qab We are drawn to the new, the unusual, the unexpected …

The Critical Role of Compaction into a Blue Nugget in Galaxy Evolution Most high-z galaxies, when their stellar mass is ~10^10 Msun, undergo an event of …

High vs. Low, Active vs. Passive: Contrasting Opposites in the Circumgalactic Medium Benjamin D. Oppenheimer University of Colorado The multi-ion circumgalactic survey of COS-Halos has quantified …

Title: Simulating galaxies in the reionization era with realistic stellar feedback Abstract: Galaxies at z>5 are the dominant sources for cosmic reionization, but current knowledge on these …

Illustris, IllustrisTNG and beyond: the era of large-scale cosmological simulations In my talk I will describe recent efforts to model the large-scale distribution of galaxies with …

The Neutrino Workshop will be moving 162 Fifth Avenue, 6 Fl, New York, NY at 4:00PM.

Cosmology with Neutral Hydrogen Galaxy surveys have shown to be extremely powerful in mapping the Large Scale Structure (LSS) of the Universe. In combination with CMB data, they …

(In)stability of cold streams feeding massive galaxies at high redshift Massive star-forming galaxies at redshift z~1-4, during the most active phase of galaxy …

Linking Theory and Observations in Cosmology with Simulations Abstract: Gravitational lensing effects allow us to study the the large-scale geometry and matter distribution of our Universe, and …

“Next Frontiers in the Stellar Dynamics of the Milky Way” Can we understand the origin of the stars in the Galactic halo? Ongoing surveys promise to revolutionize …

Star formation regulation (or not) by stellar feedback and its varied implications from galactic nuclei to high-redshift galaxies Abstract: I will present a simple, analytic, quasi-equilibrium …

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Challenges in Computational Astrophysics Computer simulations are now a fundamental tool in theoretical astrophysics. Due to the ever increasing power of supercomputers, simulations now become more accurate and …

… features, which we are exploring from a dynamical standpoint.

AGN feedback and galaxy formation “Feedback from active galactic nuclei (AGN) is routinely invoked to cure some of the long-standing issues of the formation of massive galaxies …

To the Frontiers of Cosmic Origins Jonathan C. Tan (University of Florida) We are in a golden age of exploration. This is an exploration not only of the …

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Four Vignettes In this selection of short stories we will cover the memory of white dwarf supernovae, frontiers of 3D element factory models, modes of uncertainty in low …

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(Reverse) Engineering The Milky Way I will lead a discussion on a problem I am pursuing, of how to use detailed element abundances of stars, which are …

Physics and Numerics in Galaxy Formation The most fundamental unsolved problems in galaxy formation revolve around “feedback” from massive stars and black holes. I’ll present new simulations …

New Diagnostics of MHD Turbulence in the Multiphase Interstellar Medium Our current view of the interstellar medium (ISM) is as a multiphase environment where turbulence affects many key …

New Frontiers in Simulating Black Hole Accretion and Jets Black holes are responsible for a wide variety of astrophysical phenomena. They devour stars, eject relativistic jets, affect star …

Analysis Challenges in the Precision Cosmology Era The 2020s will be a decade of cosmological surveys which will enable precision measurements of the late Universe through weak lensing …

Speaker: Hiranya Peiris Towards Fundamental Physics from the Cosmic Microwave Background Surveys of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) carry immense promise for measurements of new physics beyond the …

Modeling the Galaxy Population Using Big Data Techniques Several major galaxy surveys are being planned for the next two decades that promise to produce rich data sets for …

“Simulations of the Tidal Disruptions of Stars by Supermassive Black Holes and their Computational Challenges” Many simulations of tidal disruptions have been performed over the last two …

09:00 – 10:00 — Breakfast 10:00 – 10:10 — Welcome – David Spergel 10:10 – 10:55 — Talk (30 mins) + discussion (15 mins): Ue-Li Pen 10:55 – 11 …

Title: Super Earths Post-Kepler: Towards Probabilistic Planetary Physics Abstract: The number of detected small extrasolar planets has exploded in the last decade, increasing a thousand-fold thanks …

Title: A morphological and kinematic view of galaxy evolution Abstract: The morphological and kinematic properties of galaxies provide valuable insight into the relevant physical processes of galaxy evolution …

Title: Collisional Dynamics in the Milky Way: What Can Present-Day Observables Tell Us About Initial Conditions? Abstract: In this talk, I will provide a broad overview of …

Impacts of Radial Migration and Flaring on the Galactic Thick and Thin Disks Daisuke Kawata (Mullard Space Science Laboratory, University College London) We first summarise the thick and …

Researchers in the NYC area working on the Milky Way, stellar astrophysics, and extra-solar planets gather to discuss projects in progress and scientific issues of mutual interest …

The Atmospheric Circulation of hot Jupiters Over 3500 planets have been discovered around other stars, many of which orbit extremely close-in, where they receive enormous stellar fluxes …