Stefano Borgani - May 18, 2018

Understanding Galaxy Clusters with Simulations

I will overview recent advancements in the study of galaxy
clusters through cosmological hydrodynamic simulations.  I will discuss
how improvements in the numerical description of galaxy formation
processes, related to star formation and gas accretion onto
super-massive black holes, is leading to the production of a realistic
population of clusters from simulations. In particular I will show how
the combined information from the thermo- and chemo-dynamical properties
of galaxy clusters can be used as fossil records of the past history of
feedback and to shed light on the cosmic cycle of baryons at different
cosmic epochs.