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Constrained Simulations of the Local Universe

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 June 2007

G. Yepes ,
L. Martinez-Vaquero ,
Y. Hoffman ,
S. Gottlöber  and
A. Klypin
G. Yepes
Affiliation:
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
L. Martinez-Vaquero
Affiliation:
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Y. Hoffman
Affiliation:
Hebrew University Jerusalem
S. Gottlöber
Affiliation:
Astrophysikalisches Institut Potsdam
A. Klypin
Affiliation:
New Mexico State University
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Abstract

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We have studied the formation of the Local Universe using constrained cosmological simulations. To this end we use the observed local mass and velocity distributions to generate the initial density field. A variety of N-body simulations with different box sizes and resolutions have been done so far. The largest structures, such as Coma, Virgo and the Local Supercluster are reproduced with high accuracy. We have also been able to obtain a representation of the Local Group with unprecedented accuracy and resolution. From these simulations we are studying in detail the dynamics of the dark matter in our neighborhood. The next step will be to include baryons and study in detail the galaxy formation in our local universe.

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Contributed Papers
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Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 3 , Symposium S244: Dark Galaxies and Lost Baryons , June 2007 , pp. 395 - 396
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2008

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