Astrophysics of Groups and Clusters
Abstract
The intracluster medium filling galaxy groups and clusters is subject to a wealth of astrophysical phenomena which are best studied in X-rays. Thanks to its vastly improved capabilities compared to previous facilities, Athena will revolutionize the field by performing spatially-resolved studies of kinetic motions in the ICM (turbulence, bulk motions), studying the formation processes at work in the outskirts of clusters, and constraining the processes leading to the enrichment of the ICM in heavy elements. We will present the activities of SWG 1.2, which are summarized in the Athena supporting paper #2 (Ettori et al., arXiv:1306.2322).
- Publication:
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Exploring the Hot and Energetic Universe: The first scientific conference dedicated to the Athena X-ray observatory
- Pub Date:
- September 2015
- Bibcode:
- 2015eheu.conf...14E