Deep learning for galaxy mergers in the galaxy main sequence

William J. Pearson, Lingyu Wang, James Trayford, Carlo E. Petrillo, Floris F. S. van der Tak

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Abstract

Starburst galaxies are often found to be the result of galaxy mergers. As a result, galaxy mergers are often believed to lie above the galaxy main sequence: the tight correlation between stellar mass and star formation rate. Here, we aim to test this claim.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationChallenges in Panchromatic Modelling withNext Generation Facilities
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings
EditorsM. Boquien, E. Lusso, C. Gruppioni , P. Tissera
PublisherCambridge University Press
Pages104-108
Number of pages5
Volume15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10-Jun-2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Publisher International Astronomical Union
NumberS341
Volume15
ISSN (Print)743-9213
ISSN (Electronic)1743-9221

Keywords

  • methods: data analysis
  • galaxies: evolution
  • galaxies: interactions
  • galaxies: starburst
  • infrared: galaxies
  • Astrophysics - Astrophysics of Galaxies

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