Building Galaxies: From The Primordial Universe To The Present, Procs Of The Xixth Rencontres De Moriond

These proceedings provide a summary of the state-of-the-art in the understanding of physical processes which control galaxy formation. Many topics are discussed which present the latest observational results: dust extinction, the role of AGNs in the formation of massive galaxies, etc. How future instruments such as NGST, ALMA, FIRST, KMT and SKAI can help to resolve these questions is also addressed. The book will serve as a useful reference in the field for many years to come.

Format: Hardcover
No of Pages: 492
Imprint: World Scientific
Publication date: 20000719