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Numerical simulations of elliptical galaxies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 October 2010

Chiaki Kobayashi*
Affiliation:
The Australian National University, Mt. Stromlo Observatory, Cotter Rd., Weston ACT 2611, email: chiaki@mso.anu.edu.au
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For the formation of elliptical galaxies, two scenarios, monolithic collapse vs. major merger, have been debated. We simulate the formation and chemodynamical evolution of 128 Es from the CDM initial fluctuations, using the GRAPE-SPH code that include star formation, supernovae feedback, and chemical enrichment. In our CDM-based scenario, galaxies form through the successive merging of subgalaxies with various masses.

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