Cosmological simulations of galaxy formation

摘要: Over recent decades, cosmological simulations of galaxy formation have been instrumental in advancing our understanding structure and the Universe. These follow nonlinear evolution galaxies, modelling a variety physical processes over an enormous range time length scales. A better relevant processes, improved numerical methods increased computing power led to that can reproduce large number observed properties. Modern model dark matter, energy ordinary matter expanding space-time starting from well-defined initial conditions. The is most challenging due array affecting this component. Cosmological also proven useful study alternative models their impact on population. This Technical Review presents concise overview methodology different applications. computer emerged as primary tool describes main techniques ingredients such application develop constrain theories.