Emerging Angular Momentum Physics from Kinematic Surveys. Issue Volume 14:Issue A30(2018) (August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Colless, Matthew
• Editors: Lago, Maria Teresa
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union. Volume 14:Issue A30(2018)
• Page Start: 215
• Page End: 221
• Publication Date: 2018-08
• Subjects: galaxies: kinematics and dynamics, -- galaxies: structure, -- galaxies: evolution galaxies: formation, -- galaxies: stellar content; Astronomy -- Congresses; Astronomy -- Periodicals; 520
• DOI: 10.1017/S1743921319004101
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-9213

Abstract

Abstract: I review the insights emerging from recent large kinematic surveys of galaxies at low redshift, with particular reference to the SAMI, CALIFA and MaNGA surveys. These new observations provide a more comprehensive picture of the angular momentum properties of galaxies over wide ranges in mass, morphology and environment in the present-day universe. I focus on the distribution of angular momentum within galaxies of various types and the relationship between mass, morphology and specific angular momentum. I discuss the implications of the new results for models of galaxy assembly.