Bridging the Divide: A Multi-Scale Approach to Galaxy Formation

Explore a comprehensive astrophysics seminar that delves into the complex world of galaxy formation and evolution through a multi-scale approach. Learn how galaxies serve as crucial cosmological probes while providing the environment for star formation and black hole growth. Examine the fundamental inconsistencies between current models and observational data, focusing on the intricate balance between galactic inflows and outflows that regulate galaxy growth. Discover novel simulation techniques that bridge vast spatial and temporal scales, connecting atomic-level processes with larger cosmological phenomena. Understand how these new cosmological simulations incorporate multiscale processes to address long-standing tensions in galaxy formation theory, from atomic cooling and turbulent mixing to supernova explosions and cosmic structure formation.