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| author | Roberts, Ian D. |
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| contents | We report evidence for enhanced quenching in low-redshift galaxy clusters hosting radio relics. This effect is strongest for low-mass galaxies and is consistent with a rapid quenching of star formation. These results imply that merger shocks in the intracluster medium play a role in driving environmental quenching, which we argue is due to the elevated ram pressure experienced by satellite galaxies in these disturbed systems. |
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| spellingShingle | Merger Shocks Enhance Quenching in Local Galaxy Clusters Roberts, Ian D. Astrophysics of Galaxies We report evidence for enhanced quenching in low-redshift galaxy clusters hosting radio relics. This effect is strongest for low-mass galaxies and is consistent with a rapid quenching of star formation. These results imply that merger shocks in the intracluster medium play a role in driving environmental quenching, which we argue is due to the elevated ram pressure experienced by satellite galaxies in these disturbed systems. |
| title | Merger Shocks Enhance Quenching in Local Galaxy Clusters |
| topic | Astrophysics of Galaxies |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.18075 |