3:30–5:00 pm ERC 161
Title: The Spectral Revolution at Cosmic Dawn: Interpreting High-Redshift JWST Observations with Next-Generation Models
Abstract: JWST has revealed a remarkably diverse population of high-redshift galaxies, reshaping our understanding of early galaxy formation. However, interpreting these spectral data presents a fundamental theoretical challenge. In this talk, I will highlight key JWST results and the limitations of existing models in extracting physical properties from spectra. I will introduce a new suite of cosmological simulations and radiative transfer tools that are offering unique insights into the physical processes governing the formation and evolution of the first galaxies and black holes.
Zoom: https://uchicago.zoom.us/j/99103268158?pwd=a39TsQXFkueaSGfGla9KcFzA52DfI4.1
