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- Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the Durham University, UK
- Demonstrates that the currently accepted models of galaxy formation are correct in parts but have parts that are not reproduced by observations
- Includes a concise review on the properties of supermassive black holes and their predicted role in the formation of galaxies
- Awarded the Durham University's Physics Thesis Prize and Keith Nicholas Prize for outstanding performance based on the work presented in this thesis
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)
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Book Title: Observational Constraints on the Influence of Active Galactic Nuclei on the Evolution of Galaxies
Authors: Christopher Mark Harrison
Series Title: Springer Theses
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28454-5
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-28453-8Published: 08 February 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-80357-9Published: 30 March 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-28454-5Published: 20 January 2016
Series ISSN: 2190-5053
Series E-ISSN: 2190-5061
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIII, 193
Number of Illustrations: 40 b/w illustrations, 17 illustrations in colour
Topics: Astrophysics and Astroparticles, Astronomy, Observations and Techniques, Cosmology