Galaxy Formation and Evolution
Ever since the instrument SCUBA on the JCMT discovered a population of galaxies emitting vast amounts of energy from cool dust at submillimetre wavelengths, the race has been on to explain these and relate them to the known inhabitants of the Universe's zoo of galaxies. Evidence is strong that they are located in the densest regions of the early Universe and therefore may be connected to the most massive galaxies seen at present times. UK ATC astronomers are studying how these young dusty galaxies turn into giant relatively dust-free elliptical galaxies and the roles that black holes and QSOs play in this evolution. For more information about our research into high-z objects please contact Rob Ivison.