The K Band Luminosity Functions of Galaxies in High Redshift Clusters
Astrophysics
2009-11-10 v1
Abstract
K band luminosity functions (LFs) of three, massive, high redshift clusters of galaxies are presented. The evolution of K*, the characteristic magnitude of the LF, is consistent with purely passive evolution, and a redshift of forma tion z = 1.5-2.
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@article{arxiv.astro-ph/0405043,
title = {The K Band Luminosity Functions of Galaxies in High Redshift Clusters},
author = {S. C. Ellis and L. R. Jones},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:astro-ph/0405043},
year = {2009}
}
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3 pages, to appear in Proceedings of IAU Colloquium 195 - Outskirts of Galaxy Clusters: intense life in the suburbs