Speaker
Martin Ilgner
(University Observatory Munich)
Description
The evolution of the ISM and of the IGM is strongly influenced by the fraction of ionizing radiation which escapes young massive clusters and galaxies. Results obtained by recent computational models indicate a wide range of values for the escape fraction. However, since these models were primarily designed to test single aspects they forecast tendencies rather than presenting a coherent picture. By introducing a simple, but robust concept, we have started performing a consistent study to determine the lower limit for the escape fraction in galaxies at different evolutionary stages. The concept and first results are presented in this talk.
Author
Martin Ilgner
(University Observatory Munich)