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We present direct observational evidence for star formation quenching in galaxy groups in the redshift range 0<z<2.5. We utilize a large sample of nearly 6000 groups, selected by fixed cumulative number density from three photometric…

Observing the interplay between galaxies and their gaseous surroundings is crucial for understanding how galaxies form and evolve, including the roles of long-lived cool gas reservoirs, starburst and AGN driven outflows. We use stacked Mg…

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We present a study of the growth of the quiescent galaxy population between 0.5 < z < 3 by tracing the number density and structural evolution of a sample of 4518 old and 583 young quiescent galaxies with log($M_*$/$M_{\odot}$)>10.4,…

Many massive quiescent galaxies have been discovered at $z>2$ thanks to multi-wavelength deep and wide surveys, however, substantial deep near-infrared spectroscopic observations are needed to constrain their star-formation histories…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2023-10-17 Mariko Kubo , Tohru Nagao , Hisakazu Uchiyama , Takuji Yamashita , Yoshiki Toba , Masaru Kajisawa , Yuta Yamamoto

We present ALMA Band 6 (nu=233GHz, lambda=1.3mm) continuum observations towards 68 'normal' star-forming galaxies within two Coma-like progenitor structures at z=2.10 and 2.47, from which ISM masses are derived, providing the largest census…

We present near-infrared spectroscopic confirmations of a sample of 16 photometrically-selected galaxies with stellar masses log(M_star/M_sun) > 11 at redshift z > 3 from the XMM-VIDEO and COSMOS-UltraVISTA fields using Keck/MOSFIRE as part…

We study the evolution of stellar kinematics of a sample of 952 massive quiescent galaxies with $M_*>10^{10.5}M_\odot$ at $0.6<z<1$. Utilizing spatially integrated spectroscopy from the LEGA-C survey, we focus on the relationship between…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2026-02-23 Zhiyuan Ji , Mauro Giavalisco

We present a measurement of the intrinsic space density of intermediate redshift ($z\sim0.5$), massive ($M_{*} \sim 10^{11} \ \text{M}_{\odot}$), compact ($R_{e} \sim 100$ pc) starburst ($\Sigma_{SFR} \sim 1000 \ \text{M}_{\odot} \…

High-velocity outflows are ubiquitous in star-forming galaxies at cosmic noon, but are not as common in passive galaxies at the same epoch. Using optical spectra of galaxies selected from the UKIDSS Ultra Deep Survey (UDS) at z > 1, we…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2024-11-04 Elizabeth Taylor , David Maltby , Omar Almaini , Michael Merrifield , Vivienne Wild , Kate Rowlands , Jimi Harrold

We present stringent constraints on the average mid-, far-infrared and radio emissions of $\sim$14200 quiescent galaxies (QGs), identified out to $z=3$ in the COSMOS field via their rest-frame NUV$-$r and r$-$J colors, and with stellar…

Recently Quenched Elliptical galaxies (RQEs) represent a critical phase in the transition from star-forming to quiescent galaxies. However, the mechanisms driving their quenching remain elusive. We conduct a multi-wavelength analysis of 155…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2026-01-14 Deepak K. Deo , Daniel H. McIntosh , Sravani Vaddi , Kameswara B. Mantha , Ruta Kale , Alfonso G. Franco , Paul Rulis

Massive quiescent galaxies at high redshift can shed light on the processes of galaxy mass assembly and quenching of the star formation at early epochs. We present observer-frame color-color diagrams designed to identify candidate quiescent…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2019-12-04 Giacomo Girelli , Micol Bolzonella , Andrea Cimatti

Massive quiescent galaxies (QGs) at high redshifts are likely progenitors of massive elliptical galaxies in the local Universe. Recent observations, such as the discovery of QGs in overdensity (galaxy groups and proto-clusters) at high…

We use deep Herschel observations of the complete 2Jy sample of powerful radio AGNs in the local universe (0.05 < z < 0.7) to probe their cool interstellar medium (ISM) contents and star-forming properties, comparing them against other…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2022-03-02 E. Bernhard , C. N. Tadhunter , J. C. S. Pierce , D. Dicken , R. Morganti , C. Ramos Almeida , E. Daddi

We use HI and H2 global gas measurements of galaxies from xGASS and xCOLD GASS to investigate quenching paths of galaxies below the star formation main sequence (SFMS). We show that the population of galaxies below the SFMS is not a 1:1…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2020-02-05 Steven Janowiecki , Barbara Catinella , Luca Cortese , Amelie Saintonge , Jing Wang

Using the EAGLE suite of simulations, we demonstrate that both cold gas stripping {\it and} starvation of gas inflow play an important role in quenching satellite galaxies across a range of stellar and halo masses, $M_{\star}$ and…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2022-08-03 Ruby J. Wright , Claudia del P. Lagos , Chris Power , Adam R. H. Stevens , Luca Cortese , Rhys J. J. Poulton

ALMA observations have shown that candidate "post-starburst" galaxies (PSBs) at z$\sim$0.6 can retain significant molecular gas reservoirs. These results would imply that -- unlike many model predictions -- galaxies can shut down their star…

Molecular gas traces the fuel for star formation and the processes that regulate it. Observing its physical state (e.g. excitation) reveals when and why galaxies quench. We observed the CO(5-4) emission of 8 post-starburst (SB) galaxies at…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2026-05-06 A. Zanella , S. Belli , F. M. Valentino , A. Bolamperti

We use integral field spectroscopy from the SAMI Galaxy Survey to identify galaxies that show evidence for recent quenching of star formation. The galaxies exhibit strong Balmer absorption in the absence of ongoing star formation in more…

In the early Universe finding massive galaxies that have stopped forming stars present an observational challenge as their rest-frame ultraviolet emission is negligible and they can only be reliably identified by extremely deep…