Dwarf Galaxies on Shoulders of Giants

A workshop to be held from 5 to 9 June 2016
on the campus of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Topcis

Dwarf galaxies
Dwarf Satellite Galaxies
Tidal Dwarf Galaxies
Low Surface Brightness Galaxies

Dark Matter
Small Scale Tests of ΛCDM
Galaxy Formation Simulations
Tests of MOND
Motivation

The field of dwarf galaxy research has expanded dramatically with the discovery of low surface brightness galaxies in the Local Group and the field. This workshop will convene experts to discuss the nature of dwarf galaxies generally, with special attention to dwarf satellite galaxies and tidal dwarfs galaxies formed during the encounters of giant galaxies. We will debate the implications these objects have for galaxy formation theory, the small scale problems of ΛCDM, and tests of alternatives like MOND.

with generous support from the John Templeton Foundation