An ESO-SKAO Synergistic Approach to Galaxy Formation and Evolution Studies

TL;DR

This paper discusses how combining ESO spectroscopic surveys with SKAO radio observations can significantly advance galaxy formation and evolution research, emphasizing the complementary roles of these facilities.

Contribution

It proposes a synergistic framework leveraging ESO and SKAO facilities for comprehensive galaxy studies, highlighting specific spectroscopic applications and strategic recommendations.

Findings

ESO spectroscopic surveys support radio and HI galaxy studies.

Multiplex spectrographs enable large redshift and targeted surveys.

Joint ESO-SKAO efforts can optimize galaxy evolution research.

Abstract

We highlight the potential benefits of a synergistic use of SKAO and ESO facilities for galaxy evolution studies, focusing on the role that ESO spectroscopic surveys can play in supporting next-generation radio continuum and atomic hydrogen (HI) surveys. More specifically we illustrate the role that currently available or soon to be operational ESO multiplex spectrographs can play for three classes of projects: large/deep redshift survey campaigns, integral field unit/Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (IFU/ALMA) surveys of selected regions of sky, and IFU/ALMA follow-ups of selected samples. We conclude with some general recommendations for an efficient joint exploitation of ESO-SKAO surveys.