Active Galactic Nuclei

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Document Type

Recording, Oral

Abstract

Dr. Erin Hicks is an assistant professor in the UAA Physics and Astronomy Department and Director of UAA Planetarium and Visualization Theater. Dr. Hicks' research focuses on galaxy evolution and the role that supermassive black holes play in shaping galaxies into what we see today. Key to explaining the significance of supermassive black holes is understanding active galactic nuclei, galaxies in which a black hole is actively consuming the surrounding gas and dust. Through studying these galaxies, Dr. Hicks aims to solve the mystery of how the evolution of a black hole and its galaxy are intertwined. At this event, Dr. Hicks will discuss our current understanding of the importance of supermassive black holes in the evolution fo galaxies and will highlight our changing view of black holes thanks to the work of Dr. Stephen Hawking.

Publication Date

2-6-2017

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/11539

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