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Tidal Influences on Cluster Dwarf Evolution

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 June 2007

R. Smith
Affiliation:
School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK
J. I. Davies
Affiliation:
School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK
A. Nelson
Affiliation:
School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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Abstract

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Using N-Body/Treecode, SPH simulations, including a self regulating Star Formation-feedback model, the influence of cluster tidal forces on infalling dwarf irregulars is investigated. Results suggest that an encounter with the cluster potential can disrupt a rotating disk causing morphological transformation of the gaseous component, resulting in an enhancement of star formation rates (SFRs) of up to an order of magnitude.

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Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2008

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