Evolution of Galaxy Size in the FOGGIE Simulations
Abstract
Cosmological simulations are a powerful tool to study galaxy evolution as they can span a substantial fraction of the cosmic time. In this research note, we use the Figuring Out Gas and Galaxies In Enzo simulations-cosmological hydrodynamic simulation of Milky Way-like galaxies-to measure the evolution of the radius of the galaxy disk. Additionally, we analyze the simulations along three different lines of sight. Lastly, we show that the disk size increases over time regardless of angle of projection.
- Publication:
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Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society
- Pub Date:
- September 2023
- DOI:
- 10.3847/2515-5172/acfda1
- Bibcode:
- 2023RNAAS...7..202L
- Keywords:
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- Hydrodynamical simulations;
- Galaxy evolution;
- Milky Way Galaxy;
- Milky Way evolution;
- Circumgalactic medium;
- Galaxy disks;
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