On the Significance of the Thick Disks of Disk Galaxies

On the Significance of the Thick Disks of Disk Galaxies

Thick disks are a prevalent feature observed in numerous disk galaxies, including our own Milky Way. Their significance has been reported to vary widely, ranging from a few percent to 100% of the disk mass, depending on the galaxy and the measurement method. We use the NewHorizon simulation, which h...

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Main Authors: Sukyoung K. Yi, J. K. Jang, Julien Devriendt, Yohan Dubois, San Han, Taysun Kimm, Katarina Kraljic, Minjung Park, Sebastien Peirani, Christophe Pichon, Jinsu Rhee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
Subjects:
Galaxy disks
Galaxy stellar disks
Galaxy structure
Galaxy chemical evolution
Hydrodynamical simulations
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4365/ad0e71

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https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4365/ad0e71

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