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Cool outflows in galaxies and their implications

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Peer-reviewed

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Article

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Authors

Veilleux, S 
Maiolino, R 
Bolatto, AD 
Aalto, S 

Abstract

Neutral-atomic and molecular outflows are a common occurrence in galaxies, near and far. They operate over the full extent of their galaxy hosts, from the innermost regions of galactic nuclei to the outermost reaches of galaxy halos. They carry a substantial amount of material that would otherwise have been used to form new stars. These cool outflows may have a profound impact on the evolution of their host galaxies and environments. This article provides an overview of the basic physics of cool outflows, a comprehensive assessment of the observational techniques and diagnostic tools used to characterize them, a detailed description of the best-studied cases, and a more general discussion of the statistical properties of these outflows in the local and distant universe. The remaining outstanding issues that have not yet been resolved are summarized at the end of the review to inspire new research directions.

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Keywords

Galaxies, active, Evolution, Halo, Kinematics and dynamics, Starburst

Journal Title

Astronomy and Astrophysics Review

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Journal ISSN

0935-4956
1432-0754

Volume Title

28

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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All rights reserved
Sponsorship
European Research Council (695671)
Science and Technology Facilities Council (ST/M001172/1)
STFC and ERC