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The Lesser Role of Starbursts in Star Formation at z = 2
Berta, S.; Magnelli, B.; Nordon, R. +31 more
Two main modes of star formation are know to control the growth of galaxies: a relatively steady one in disk-like galaxies, defining a tight star formation rate (SFR)-stellar mass sequence, and a starburst mode in outliers to such a sequence which is generally interpreted as driven by merging. Such starburst galaxies are rare but have much higher …
Calibrating Extinction-free Star Formation Rate Diagnostics with 33 GHz Free-free Emission in NGC 6946
Helou, G.; Roussel, H.; Murphy, E. J. +20 more
Using free-free emission measured in the Ka band (26-40 GHz) for 10 star-forming regions in the nearby galaxy NGC 6946, including its starbursting nucleus, we compare a number of star formation rate (SFR) diagnostics that are typically considered to be unaffected by interstellar extinction. These diagnostics include non-thermal radio (i.e., 1.4 GH…
Galaxy Structure and Mode of Star Formation in the SFR-Mass Plane from z ~ 2.5 to z ~ 0.1
Barro, Guillermo; Hathi, Nimish P.; Kocevski, Dale D. +23 more
We analyze the dependence of galaxy structure (size and Sérsic index) and mode of star formation (ΣSFR and SFRIR/SFRUV) on the position of galaxies in the star formation rate (SFR) versus mass diagram. Our sample comprises roughly 640,000 galaxies at z ~ 0.1, 130,000 galaxies at z ~ 1, and 36,000 galaxies at z ~ 2.…
Massive Molecular Outflows and Negative Feedback in ULIRGs Observed by Herschel-PACS
Lutz, D.; Genzel, R.; Maiolino, R. +13 more
Mass outflows driven by stars and active galactic nuclei (AGNs) are a key element in many current models of galaxy evolution. They may produce the observed black-hole-galaxy mass relation and regulate and quench both star formation in the host galaxy and black hole accretion. However, observational evidence of such feedback processes through outfl…
On Star Formation Rates and Star Formation Histories of Galaxies Out to z ~ 3
Koekemoer, Anton M.; Maiolino, Roberto; Daddi, Emanuele +23 more
We compare multi-wavelength star formation rate (SFR) indicators out to z ~ 3 in the GOODS-South field. Our analysis uniquely combines U to 8 µm photometry from FIREWORKS, MIPS 24 µm and PACS 70, 100, and 160 µm photometry from the PEP, and Hα spectroscopy from the SINS survey. We describe a set of conversions that lead to a cont…
A 100 pc Elliptical and Twisted Ring of Cold and Dense Molecular Clouds Revealed by Herschel Around the Galactic Center
Natoli, P.; Piacentini, F.; Polenta, G. +38 more
Thermal images of cold dust in the Central Molecular Zone of the Milky Way, obtained with the far-infrared cameras on board the Herschel satellite, reveal a ~3 × 107 M sun ring of dense and cold clouds orbiting the Galactic center. Using a simple toy model, an elliptical shape having semi-major axes of 100 and 60 pc is deduce…
Observations of Arp 220 Using Herschel-SPIRE: An Unprecedented View of the Molecular Gas in an Extreme Star Formation Environment
Clements, D. L.; Wilson, Christine D.; Baes, Maarten +20 more
We present Herschel Spectral and Photometric Imaging Receiver Fourier Transform Spectrometer (Herschel SPIRE-FTS) observations of Arp 220, a nearby ultra-luminous infrared galaxy. The FTS provides continuous spectral coverage from 190 to 670 µm, a wavelength region that is either very difficult to observe or completely inaccessible from the …
Far-infrared Line Deficits in Galaxies with Extreme L_{FIR}/M_{H_{2}} Ratios
Lutz, D.; Genzel, R.; Poglitsch, A. +13 more
We report initial results from the far-infrared fine structure line observations of a sample of 44 local starbursts, Seyfert galaxies, and infrared luminous galaxies obtained with the PACS spectrometer on board Herschel. We show that the ratio between the far-infrared luminosity and the molecular gas mass, {L_{FIR}/{M_{H_{2}}, is a much better pro…
Herschel-ATLAS Galaxy Counts and High-redshift Luminosity Functions: The Formation of Massive Early-type Galaxies
Rodighiero, G.; Clements, D. L.; Danese, L. +35 more
Exploiting the Herschel Astrophysical Terahertz Large Area Survey Science Demonstration Phase survey data, we have determined the luminosity functions (LFs) at rest-frame wavelengths of 100 and 250 µm and at several redshifts z >~ 1, for bright submillimeter galaxies with star formation rates (SFRs) >~ 100 M ⊙ yr-1
Gas and Dust in a Submillimeter Galaxy at z = 4.24 from the Herschel Atlas
Valtchanov, I.; Ivison, R. J.; Menten, K. M. +39 more
We report ground-based follow-up observations of the exceptional source, ID 141, one of the brightest sources detected so far in the Herschel Astrophysical Terahertz Large Area Survey cosmological survey. ID 141 was observed using the IRAM 30 m telescope and Plateau de Bure interferometer (PdBI), the Submillimeter Array, and the Atacama Pathfinder…