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For iustauce. in the SN-blowout scenario. uetals tend to ect ejected into the ICAL for galaxies less nassive than 10? AD. 6 or LOt! NL. €2).. while in the uetalauixiug scenario. the ceutral regions aud outermost regious of the «wait galaxy should have the same metal abudance. | For instance, in the SN-blowout scenario, metals tend to get ejected into the IGM for galaxies less massive than $^{9}$ $_{\odot}$ \citep{maclow99} or $^{11}$ $_{\odot}$ \citep{strickland04}, while in the metal-mixing scenario, the central regions and outermost regions of the dwarf galaxy should have the same metal abundance. |
Therefore. abundance gradieuts (or a lack hereof) im the extended gaseous disks of chwart galaxies nav help to untangle the physical origin of the massnetallicity relalon. | Therefore, abundance gradients (or a lack thereof) in the extended gaseous disks of dwarf galaxies may help to untangle the physical origin of the mass-metallicity relation. |
NGC 2915 is oue of the most extreme examples of a ue compact dwiuf galaxy with an extended gascous disk (Moeurer e al. | NGC 2915 is one of the most extreme examples of a blue compact dwarf galaxy with an extended gaseous disk (Meurer et al. |
1996: hereafter M96)). | 1996; hereafter \nocite{meurer96}) ). |
This nearby (1.1 Mpe. Meurer ο al. | This nearby (4.1 Mpc, Meurer et al. |
2003 )) dwarf galaxwv has an III disk that extends 5 times bevoud the optical stellar conrponeut (12 Ipc for the gas: 2.3 ο for the stars: sec Figure 1l. aud Table | for a list of its full properties). | 2003 \nocite{meurer03}) ) dwarf galaxy has an HI disk that extends 5 times beyond the optical stellar component (12 kpc for the gas; 2.3 kpc for the stars; see Figure 1, and Table 1 for a list of its full properties). |
Its total barvonic lass (gas plus stars: ~10° ML.) puts it on the lieh-anass cud of the spectrum of dwarf ealaxies. aud its tota dynamical mass eives it one of the hiehest-known nasx-o-light ratios for a gas-ricli galaxy (M96). | Its total baryonic mass (gas plus stars; $\sim10^{9}$ $_{\odot}$ ) puts it on the high-mass end of the spectrum of dwarf galaxies, and its total dynamical mass gives it one of the highest-known mass-to-light ratios for a gas-rich galaxy (M96). |
Recent Πα tages of NGC 2915 have revealed several s11all pockets of star formation embedded in its extended gaseous disk at projected radi of — 3kpc that otherwise coutaius few stars (see Figure 1). | Recent $\alpha$ images of NGC 2915 have revealed several small pockets of star formation embedded in its extended gaseous disk at projected radii of $\sim3$ kpc that otherwise contains few stars (see Figure 1). |
Iu addition. new. very deep (ter) ~ll ks) uuages from the | In addition, new, very deep $_{exp}$ = $\sim14$ ks) images from the |
However, much more information is contained in the oscillation spectra of these large number of red giants. | However, much more information is contained in the oscillation spectra of these large number of red giants. |
In this Letter, we analyze the properties of red giant adiabatic oscillation spectra and relate them with their evolutionary state. | In this Letter, we analyze the properties of red giant adiabatic oscillation spectra and relate them with their evolutionary state. |
Stellar models were computed with the code ATON3.1 | Stellar models were computed with the code ATON3.1 |
We extracted a source catalogue from the SpUDS image using the software SEXTRACTOR (Bertin Arnouts 1996) with a ‘mexhat’ kernel. | We extracted a source catalogue from the SpUDS image using the software SEXTRACTOR (Bertin Arnouts 1996) with a `mexhat' kernel. |
This type of kernel is very efficient in crowded fields, as it facilitates source deblending. | This type of kernel is very efficient in crowded fields, as it facilitates source deblending. |
Considering only the region overlapping the 3.6 Lm map, and excluding edges and regions around bright stars, our 4.5 zm catalogue contains 67,937 sources. | Considering only the region overlapping the 3.6 $\rm \mu m$ map, and excluding edges and regions around bright stars, our 4.5 $\rm \mu m$ catalogue contains 67,937 sources. |
We measured aperture photometry for all our sources and obtained aperture corrections using the curve of flux growth for isolated stars in the field. | We measured aperture photometry for all our sources and obtained aperture corrections using the curve of flux growth for isolated stars in the field. |
Our derived total 4mmagnitudes —referenced as [4.5] hereafter- correspond to measured 4-arcsec-diameter aperture magnitudes corrected by a constant -0.31 mag. | Our derived total magnitudes –referenced as [4.5] hereafter-- correspond to measured 4-arcsec-diameter aperture magnitudes corrected by a constant -0.31 mag. |
This aperture size is usual for IRAC photometry (see e.g. [bert et al. | This aperture size is usual for IRAC photometry (see e.g. Ilbert et al. |
2010), as it constitutes a good balance between directly measuring most of the source encircled energy and minimising contamination from close neighbours (the IRAC point-spread function full width half maximum is ~1.9 arcsec at )). | 2010), as it constitutes a good balance between directly measuring most of the source encircled energy and minimising contamination from close neighbours (the IRAC point-spread function full width half maximum is $\sim$ 1.9 arcsec at ). |
We performed simulations to assess the completeness and reliability of our catalogue. | We performed simulations to assess the completeness and reliability of our catalogue. |
To test completeness, we used the IRAF task ‘gallist’ to generate a list of 50,000 artificial objects following a power-law distribution between magnitudes 18 and 26. | To test completeness, we used the IRAF task `gallist' to generate a list of 50,000 artificial objects following a power-law distribution between magnitudes 18 and 26. |
We then created a set of 100 mock maps based on the real image, in each of which we have randomly inserted 500 of the artificial objects (using ‘mkobjects’ in IRAF). | We then created a set of 100 mock maps based on the real image, in each of which we have randomly inserted 500 of the artificial objects (using `mkobjects' in IRAF). |
We then ran SExtractor on each of these mock maps with the same configuration file used for the real image, and checked the fraction of artificial sources recovered as a function of magnitude. | We then ran SExtractor on each of these mock maps with the same configuration file used for the real image, and checked the fraction of artificial sources recovered as a function of magnitude. |
Through this procedure, we determined that our catalogue is and complete to magnitudes [4.5]—22.4 and 24.0, respectively. | Through this procedure, we determined that our catalogue is and complete to magnitudes [4.5]=22.4 and 24.0, respectively. |
We tested the reliability of our catalogue by repeating the source extraction procedure on the negative of the umimage, and considering the fraction of negative sources versus magnitude. | We tested the reliability of our catalogue by repeating the source extraction procedure on the negative of the image, and considering the fraction of negative sources versus magnitude. |
At [4.5]222.4 mag, the percentage of spurious sources is below0. | At [4.5]=22.4 mag, the percentage of spurious sources is below. |
5%.. At fainter magnitudes [4.5]=23.5-24.0 mag, this percentage rises to around10%. | At fainter magnitudes [4.5]=23.5-24.0 mag, this percentage rises to around. |
. However, after imposing that the 4.5umsources have acounterpart in the independently extracted K-band catalogue (see below), the fraction of spurious sources becomes negligible even at such faint magnitudes. | However, after imposing that the sources have acounterpart in the independently extracted $K$ -band catalogue (see below), the fraction of spurious sources becomes negligible even at such faint magnitudes. |
We measured 3.6 jum aperture photometry for all the um--selected sources running Sextractor in dual-image mode. | We measured 3.6 $\rm \mu m$ aperture photometry for all the -selected sources running Sextractor in dual-image mode. |
The derived total 3.6 wm magnitudes correspond to the measured 4-arcsec-diameter aperture magnitudes corrected by a constant -0.27 mag (as also determined through the curve of flux growth of isolated stars). | The derived total 3.6 $\rm \mu m$ magnitudes correspond to the measured 4-arcsec-diameter aperture magnitudes corrected by a constant -0.27 mag (as also determined through the curve of flux growth of isolated stars). |
To compile the corresponding UV through near-IR photometry for our galaxies, we extracted an independent catalogue based on the UDS K-band image, and ran SExtractor on dual-image mode on the U,B,V,R,i,z,J and H-band maps, using the position of the K-band sources. | To compile the corresponding UV through near-IR photometry for our galaxies, we extracted an independent catalogue based on the UDS $K$ -band image, and ran SExtractor on dual-image mode on the $U, B, V, R, i, z, J$ and $H$ -band maps, using the position of the $K$ -band sources. |
In these bands, we obtained total magnitudes from aperture-corrected 2-arcsec aperture magnitudes in all cases. | In these bands, we obtained total magnitudes from aperture-corrected 2-arcsec aperture magnitudes in all cases. |
All magnitudes have been corrected for galactic extinction. | All magnitudes have been corrected for galactic extinction. |
We finally cross-correlated the catalogue (that included 3.6 ym photometry) with the K-band catalogue (that contained U-band through K-band photometry), with a matching radius r—1.5 arcsec. | We finally cross-correlated the catalogue (that included 3.6 $\rm \mu m$ photometry) with the $K$ -band catalogue (that contained $U$ -band through $K$ -band photometry), with a matching radius $r=1.5$ arcsec. |
The final overlapping area of all our datasets is 0.60 deg?. | The final overlapping area of all our datasets is 0.60 $^2$. |
Our catalogue with K-band counterparts over this area contains 52,693 sources. | Our catalogue with $K$ -band counterparts over this area contains 52,693 sources. |
We note that the depth of the near-IR images matches very well the depth of the IRAC data in the UDS. | We note that the depth of the near-IR images matches very well the depth of the IRAC data in the UDS. |
Within the clean overlapping area of 0.60 deg?, the K-band catalogue allows us to identify more than of the sources with [4.5|«22.4 mag. | Within the clean overlapping area of 0.60 $^2$, the $K$ -band catalogue allows us to identify more than of the sources with $<22.4$ mag. |
For the deeper [4.5]«24.0 mag catalogue, the percentage of identifications is9296. | For the deeper $<24.0$ mag catalogue, the percentage of identifications is. |
. Our reliability tests performed on the catalogues suggest that most of the remaining unidentified sources are likely to be spurious IRAC sources. | Our reliability tests performed on the catalogues suggest that most of the remaining unidentified sources are likely to be spurious IRAC sources. |
We excluded galactic stars from our sample via a colour- diagram. | We excluded galactic stars from our sample via a colour-colour diagram. |
As discussed by McLure et al. ( | As discussed by McLure et al. ( |
2009), the use of the SExtractor stellarity parameter SSTAR alone is not a secure way to segregate stars CLASS.from z galaxies when using ground-based data, as some of the galaxies are compact and could also have large stellarity parameters (CLASS_STAR>0.8— 0.9). | 2009), the use of the SExtractor stellarity parameter STAR alone is not a secure way to segregate stars from $z$ galaxies when using ground-based data, as some of the galaxies are compact and could also have large stellarity parameters $\rm CLASS\_STAR>0.8-0.9$ ). |
Instead, colour segregation is much more reliable. | Instead, colour segregation is much more reliable. |
Fig. | Fig. |
1 shows that stars form a separate sequence in the (B—J) versus (J—[3.6]) colour-colour diagram. | \ref{fig_stargal} shows that stars form a separate sequence in the $(B-J)$ versus $(J-[3.6])$ colour-colour diagram. |
Through this colour diagnostic, we determined that 2372 out of our 52,693 sources are galactic stars. | Through this colour diagnostic, we determined that 2372 out of our 52,693 sources are galactic stars. |
Note, however, that this colour-colour diagram cannot segregate red dwarf stars, which are a potential source of contamination for high-z galaxy samples (cf. | Note, however, that this colour-colour diagram cannot segregate red dwarf stars, which are a potential source of contamination for $z$ galaxy samples (cf. |
Section refsec,ge5)). | Section \\ref{sec_zge5}) ). |
Basically all of the 2372 colour-segregated objects have CLASS_STAR> 0.8, but they constitute less than a half of the total number of sources with CLASS_STAR>0.8 within our sample (in our case, we measured the CLASS_STAR parameter on the K-band images). | Basically all of the 2372 colour-segregated objects have $\rm CLASS\_STAR>0.8$ , but they constitute less than a half of the total number of sources with $\rm CLASS\_STAR>0.8$ within our sample (in our case, we measured the $\rm CLASS\_STAR$ parameter on the $K$ -band images). |
After the star separation, | After the star separation, |
The CC models consist of NOC = 20 star clusters aud are diced according to a Plummer distribution (Plummer1911:kroupa2008). | The CC models consist of $N_{\rm 0}^{\rm CC}$ = 20 star clusters and are diced according to a Plummer distribution \citep{plum1911, krou08}. |
. The cutoll radius. ROG. of the CC is four times the Plummer radius. Cr. | The cutoff radius, $R_{\rm cut}^{\rm CC}$, of the CC is four times the Plummer radius, $R_{\rm pl}^{\rm CC}$. |
The initial velocity distribution of the CC models is chosen such that the CC is in virial equilibrium. | The initial velocity distribution of the CC models is chosen such that the CC is in virial equilibrium. |
A detailed description of the generation of initial coordinates (space and. velocity) for Plummer models is given in the appendix of Aarsethetal.(1971). | A detailed description of the generation of initial coordinates (space and velocity) for Plummer models is given in the appendix of \cite{aarseth}. |
. The individual star clusters building up the CC's in our simulations are Pluuuner spheres witli a Pluuuuer radius of 1?M= [pe and a cutolf radius of ROG=20 pe. | The individual star clusters building up the CCs in our simulations are Plummer spheres with a Plummer radius of $R_{\rm pl}^{\rm SC} = 4$ pc and a cutoff radius of $R_{\rm cut}^{\rm SC} = 20$ pc. |
Each star cluster has a nass of ABS=0.05xM and consists of NPC = 1000000 particles. | Each star cluster has a mass of $M^{\rm SC} = 0.05 \times M^{\rm CC}$ and consists of $N_{\rm 0}^{\rm SC}$ = 000 particles. |
The velocity distribution of tlie ----—cliviclual star clusters is chosen to be initially in virial equilibrium. | The velocity distribution of the individual star clusters is chosen to be initially in virial equilibrium. |
Iun total. we cousidered 27different models (see Tables 2 and 3)). which are denoted x qz. herexisthemunb in units of 109 NL... and z is the CC Plummer radius. Rey . in pc. | In total, we considered 27 different models (see Tables \ref{tbl-inipar} and \ref{tbl-2}) ), which are denoted $x$ $y$ $z$, where $x$ is the number of the initial configuration, i.e. the detailed distribution of the individual star clusters in the CC, $y$ is the CC mass, $M^{\rm CC}$, in units of $^{6}$ $_{\odot}$ and $z$ is the CC Plummer radius, $R_{\rm pl}^{\rm CC}$ in pc. |
Figure 3. visualizes the CC parameter range covered in the ACC vs. üt space. | Figure \ref{figmatrix} visualizes the CC parameter range covered in the $M^{\rm CC}$ vs. $R_{\rm pl}^{\rm CC}$ space. |
Figure | illustrates the cilferent initial distributions. | Figure \ref{figinimodel} illustrates the different initial distributions. |
Figure laa aud b are the same initial distribution of star clusters that were scaled according to their "n. while Figure [ec shows a less concentrated distribution of star clusters. | Figure \ref{figinimodel}a a and b are the same initial distribution of star clusters that were scaled according to their $R_{\rm pl}^{\rm CC}$, while Figure \ref{figinimodel}c c shows a less concentrated distribution of star clusters. |
We carried out 27 differeut numerical sunulatious to get au estimate of the iuflueuce of varying initial CC conditions. | We carried out 27 different numerical simulations to get an estimate of the influence of varying initial CC conditions. |
All calculations start at the perigalactic passage at /j = —0.568 Cyr ancl are calculated up to the current position of 22119. | All calculations start at the perigalactic passage at $t_{\rm 0}$ = –9.568 Gyr and are calculated up to the current position of 2419. |
The mereine process of mocel 1100 is shown in Figure 5 as contour plots ou the xv-plaue to illustrate the detailed evolution of the merging process. | The merging process of model 100 is shown in Figure \ref{fig_timeevol} as contour plots on the xy-plane to illustrate the detailed evolution of the merging process. |
The suapshots were taken at ÉÜ — d — ty = 0. 50. 100. 300. 760 and 1500 Myr. | The snapshots were taken at $t$ ' = $t$ – $t_{\rm 0}$ = 0, 50, 100, 300, 760 and 1500 Myr. |
Ας 50 Myr the mereer object is already in he process of formiug. but the majority of star clusters are still iudividual objects. | At $t$ ' = 50 Myr the merger object is already in the process of forming, but the majority of star clusters are still individual objects. |
In the course ol time more aud more star clusters are captured by the mereer object. | In the course of time more and more star clusters are captured by the merger object. |
Thus the mereer object jecomies more extended. | Thus the merger object becomes more extended. |
After 10 crossing times (/ = 760 Myr) there are still 2 unmerged star clusters in the vicinity of the mereer object. | After 10 crossing times $t$ ' = 760 Myr) there are still 2 unmerged star clusters in the vicinity of the merger object. |
In. the last snapshot at / = 1500 Myr the mereine orocess is completed aud 19 out of 20 star cluster have mereecl forming a smooth extended object. | In the last snapshot at $t$ ' = 1500 Myr the merging process is completed and 19 out of 20 star cluster have merged forming a smooth extended object. |
One star cluster escaped the merging process. | One star cluster escaped the merging process. |
It follows the merger object on its orbit arowud the lilkv Way at a distance of about Li kpe (at / = 9.568 Cyr). | It follows the merger object on its orbit around the Milky Way at a distance of about 14 kpc (at $t$ ' = 9.568 Gyr). |
The timescale of the merging process depeuds ou the iuitial CC mass.the CC size aud he distribution of star clusters within the CC. | The timescale of the merging process depends on the initial CC mass,the CC size and the distribution of star clusters within the CC. |
For model 1100.50 percent of the | For model 100,50 percent of the |
process remains uncertain (e.g.Croftetal.2002:Wollmeicretal. 2003). | process remains uncertain \citep[e.g.][]{Croft02, Kol03}. |
. Together with the increase in numerical resolution provided by our simulations. it is of interest to see how refinements in. physical. modelling modify. the predictions of DLA properties in a CDM universe. | Together with the increase in numerical resolution provided by our simulations, it is of interest to see how refinements in physical modelling modify the predictions of DLA properties in a CDM universe. |
In this paper. we focus on the abundance of DLAs in the redshift range z=O)4.5. | In this paper, we focus on the abundance of DLAs in the redshift range $z=0-4.5$. |
Phe present work extends and complements earlier numerical work by Ixatzetal.(1996) and Ciardneretal.(2001). | The present work extends and complements earlier numerical work by \citet{Katz96-dla} and \citet{Gar01}. |
Physical properties of DLAs such as their star formation rates. metallicities. and their relation to galaxies will be presented. elsewhere. | Physical properties of DLAs such as their star formation rates, metallicities, and their relation to galaxies will be presented elsewhere. |
The paper is organised as follows. | The paper is organised as follows. |
In Section 2.. we μείον describe the numerical parameters of our simulation set. | In Section \ref{section:simulation}, we briefly describe the numerical parameters of our simulation set. |
We then present. the evolution of the total neutral hivelrogen mass density in the simulations in Section 3.. | We then present the evolution of the total neutral hydrogen mass density in the simulations in Section \ref{section:OmegaHI}. |
In Section 4.. we describe how we compute the column clensity ancl DLA cross-section as a function of total halo mass. | In Section \ref{section:cross}, we describe how we compute the column density and DLA cross-section as a function of total halo mass. |
In Section 5.. we determine the cumulative abundance of DLAs. and discuss the evolution of DLA abundance from := 45105=0. | In Section \ref{section:abundance}, we determine the cumulative abundance of DLAs, and discuss the evolution of DLA abundance from $z=4.5$ to $z=0$. |
Vhe column. density distribution function is presented in Section 6.. | The column density distribution function is presented in Section \ref{section:dist}. |
Finally. we summarise and discuss the implication of our work in Section 7.. | Finally, we summarise and discuss the implication of our work in Section \ref{section:discussion}. |
We analyse a large set of cosmological SPL simulations that diller in box size. mass resolution and feedback strength. as summarise in Table 1.. | We analyse a large set of cosmological SPH simulations that differ in box size, mass resolution and feedback strength, as summarised in Table \ref{table:sim}. |
In particular. we consider box sizes ranging [rom 3.375 to 005Mpe on a side. with particle numbers between 2Lit? and 2324. allowing us to probe eascous mass resolutions in the range 4.2lot to 1.110A1 ο | In particular, we consider box sizes ranging from 3.375 to $100\,h^{-1}{\rm Mpc}$ on a side, with particle numbers between $2\times 144^3$ and $2\times 324^3$, allowing us to probe gaseous mass resolutions in the range $4.2 \times 10^4$ to $1.1\times
10^9\,h^{-1}{\rm M}_\odot$ . |
simulations are partly taken [rom a study of the cosmic star formation history by Springel&Llernqtuist (2003b).. supplemented by additional runs with weaker or no ealactic winds. | These simulations are partly taken from a study of the cosmic star formation history by \citet{SH02c}, supplemented by additional runs with weaker or no galactic winds. |
Phe joint analysis of this series of simulations allows us to significantly. broaden the range of spatial and niassescales that we can probe compared to what is presently attainable within a single simulation. | The joint analysis of this series of simulations allows us to significantly broaden the range of spatial and mass-scales that we can probe compared to what is presently attainable within a single simulation. |
There are three main new features to our simulations. | There are three main new features to our simulations. |
First. we use a new “conservative entropy formulation of SPL (Springe&Lernquist2002) which explicitly conserves entropy (in regions without shocks). as well as momentum and energv. even when one allows for Cully acaptive smoothing lengths. | First, we use a new “conservative entropy” formulation of SPH \citep{SH02a} which explicitly conserves entropy (in regions without shocks), as well as momentum and energy, even when one allows for fully adaptive smoothing lengths. |
This formulation mocerates the overcooling problem present in earlier formulations of SPILL (secalsoYoshidaetal.2002:Pearceοἱ1999:Croft 2001). | This formulation moderates the overcooling problem present in earlier formulations of SPH \citep[see also][]{Yoshida02,
Pearce99, Croft01}. |
. Second. highly over-dense gas particles are treated with an ellective sub-resolution model for the ISM. as cleseribec by Springe&Llernquist(2003a). | Second, highly over-dense gas particles are treated with an effective sub-resolution model for the ISM, as described by \citet{SH02b}. |
. In this mocdel. the dense ISAL is pictured to be a two-phase Iuid consisting of col clouds in pressure. equilibrium with a hot ambient. phase. | In this model, the dense ISM is pictured to be a two-phase fluid consisting of cold clouds in pressure equilibrium with a hot ambient phase. |
Each eas particle represents à statistical mixture of these phases. | Each gas particle represents a statistical mixture of these phases. |
Cold clouds grow by radiative cooling out of the ho medium. and this material forms the reservoir of barvons available for star formation. | Cold clouds grow by radiative cooling out of the hot medium, and this material forms the reservoir of baryons available for star formation. |
Once star formation occurs. the resulting supernova explosions deposit energy into the ho eas. heating it. and also evaporate cold clouds. transferring cold gas back into the ambient phase. | Once star formation occurs, the resulting supernova explosions deposit energy into the hot gas, heating it, and also evaporate cold clouds, transferring cold gas back into the ambient phase. |
This establishes a tigh seli-regulation mechanism for star formation in the ISM. | This establishes a tight self-regulation mechanism for star formation in the ISM. |
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