IAUS295 -- The Intriguing Life of Massive Galaxies: Introducing the Final Discussion
Alvio Renzini
TL;DR
This paper summarizes the final discussion of IAU Symposium 295, focusing on key topics about the evolution, star formation, quenching, and initial mass function of massive galaxies.
Contribution
It introduces the main discussion points and current debates on the evolution and properties of massive galaxies presented at the symposium.
Findings
Size evolution of passively evolving galaxies with redshift
Evolution of specific star formation rate over cosmic time
Role of dry merging and IMF in galaxy evolution
Abstract
This is a brief introduction to the closing discussion of the IAU Symposium 295, "The Intriguing Life of Massive Galaxies", that was held in Beijing from August 27 through 31, 2012. The discussion was focused on only four hot items, namely 1) the redshift evolution of the size of passively evolving galaxies, 2) the evolution with redshift of the specific star formation rate, 3) quenching of star formation in galaxies and dry merging, and 4) the IMF.
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