Novel Approaches to Simulating the First Galaxy Populations

Explore novel approaches to simulating the first galaxy populations in this 34-minute conference talk by Christopher Lovell from the University of Portsmouth. Recorded as part of the "Cosmic Dawn Revealed by JWST: The Physics of the First Stars, Galaxies, and Black Holes" conference at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP), delve into cutting-edge theoretical models of galaxy formation. Discover how these simulations provide a unique "stress test" for understanding the observations of first stars, galaxies, and black holes delivered by JWST and other facilities. Gain insights into key questions surrounding the nature of stellar populations in early galaxies, star formation and chemical enrichment histories, and the physical processes shaping the evolution of these primordial cosmic structures. Connect the perspectives derived from near-field and deep field observations to enhance our understanding of the universe's earliest epochs.