Let there be light : galaxy formation for the novice

Thursday 25 Feb 2010, 14:00 → 15:00 Europe/Zurich

LAPTh, Auditoire

The origin of the galaxies represents an important focus of current cosmological research, both observational and theoretical. Its resolution involves a comprehensive understanding of star formation, galaxy dynamics and the cosmology of the very early universe. It is a field that is largely driven by a phenomenology that depends on our accumulating data taken with the largest available telescopes. In this talk, I will review our current understanding of galaxy formation and assess the challenges that lie ahead.