Enhanced Star Formation and Black Hole Accretion Rates in Galaxy Mergers in IllustrisTNG50

Many theoretical and observational studies have suggested that galaxy mergers may trigger enhanced star formation or active galactic nucleus activity. We present an analysis of merging and nonmerging galaxies from 0.2 ≤ z ≤ 3 in the IllustrisTNG50 simulation. These galaxies encompass a range of mass...

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Published in:	The Astrophysical Journal
Main Authors:	Aimee L. Schechter, Shy Genel, Bryan Terrazas, Julia M. Comerford, Abigail Hartley, Rachel S. Somerville, Rebecca Nevin, Joseph Simon, Erica Nelson
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
Subjects:	AGN host galaxies Galaxies Interacting galaxies Magnetohydrodynamical simulations
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ade791