My research interests are primarily extragalactic. In general terms I am interested in the evolution of galaxies and the interaction between galaxies and the central supermassive black holes they harbor.

More specifically, I study the interaction between active galactic nuclei and their host galaxies.

I also study the effect galaxy mergers have on the evolution of galaxies. I am currently working on the GOALS Project. Neutral hydrogen in the galaxies provides important dynamical information which can be used to model the merger of two galaxies in a computer simulation. I am using radio and optical data to learn about the mergers in a sample of luminous infrared galaxies.

Research Interests

  • Active Galactic Nuclei (Radio Galaxies and Seyfert Galaxies)
  • Jet-Gas Interaction
  • HI
  • Radio Astronomy
  • Merging Galaxies / Luminous Infrared Galaxies (LIRGs)

Astronomical Experience

Peer Reviewed Publications

  • C. O'Dea, S. Baum, G. Privon, J. Noel-Storr, A. Quillen, N. Zufelt, J. Park, A. Edge, H. Russell, A. Fabian, M. Donahue, C. Sarazin, B. McNamara, J. Bregman, E. Egami. "An Infrared Survey of Brightest Cluster Galaxies. II: Why are Some Brightest Cluster Galaxies Forming Stars?". 2008ApJ...681.1035O (Abstract, Pre-print)
  • A. Quillen, N. Zufelt, J. Park, C. O'Dea, S. Baum, G. Privon, J. Noel-Storr, A. Edge, H. Russell, A. Fabian, M. Donahue, J. Bregman, B. McNamara, C. Sarazin. "An infrared survey of brightest cluster galaxies: Paper I". 2008ApJS..176...39Q (Abstract, Pre-print)
  • G. Privon, C. O'Dea, S. Baum, D. Axon, P. Kharb, C. Buchanan, W. Sparks, M. Chiaberge. "WFPC2 LRF Imaging of Emission Line Nebulae in 3CR Radio Galaxies". 2008ApJS..175..423P (Abstract, Pre-print)

Other

Observatory Visits
Copyright © 2010 George Privon.