Dynamical effects on galaxies in clusters

Moore, Ben; Quilis, Vicent; Bower, Richard

Dynamical effects on galaxies in clusters

Authors

Moore, Ben

Quilis, Vicent

Bower, Richard

Description

The observed morphological evolution since z ~ 0.5 within galaxy clusters provides evidence for a hierarchical universe. This evolution is driven by dynamical effects that operate within the cluster environment -- suppression of star-formation by ram-pressure and viscous stripping of the intra-galactic medium and tidal heating of disks by gravitational encounters.
Invited review, XVth IAP meeting