Astrophysical Sciences and Technology Colloqium: Unveiling the first seeds of supermassive black holes using cosmological hydrodynamic simulations
Astrophysical Sciences and Technology Colloqium
Unveiling the first seeds of supermassive black holes using cosmological hydrodynamic simulations
Aklant Bhowmick, Ph.D
University of Florida
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Abstract:
Deciphering the origins of supermassive black holes (SMBHs) is a key science goal for the upcoming decade of multi-messenger astronomy. Robust models for the formation of the first seeds of supermassive black holes are required to correctly interpret observations from ongoing JWST and future facilities like Athena and LISA. However, current cosmological simulations cannot constrain seed formation because they are unable to properly resolve the seeds and their corresponding formation processes. I will talk about recent developments in building new models for the formation of the first seeds of SMBHs in cosmological simulations, and their implications for JWST and LISA.
Bio:
Dr. Bhowmick is a theoretical and computational astrophysicist. He applies tools of high performance computing and statistics to reveal various aspects of galaxy formation. Dr. Bhowmick’s specific research interests include galaxy and quasar clustering, galaxy and quasar halo connection, merger-AGN connection, supermassive black hole formation and growth. His current research investigates the origin of supermassive Black Holes, that are now known to exist at the heart of almost every massive galaxy in the Universe. He creates cosmological simulations which trace the formation of Black Hole "seeds" at the earliest stages of the Universe, and follow their gradual evolution to Supermassive Blackholes that we see in the present day Universe.
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