The Most Extreme Starburst Galaxies in the Universe

We are part of a team that has discovered a population of extreme starburst galaxies with star formation densities millions of times higher than in our Milky Way. These galaxies are associated with winds being launched at thousands of km/s into the intergalactic medium, and appear to represent the most extreme possible conditions for star formation in the Universe. Our team is using a combination of optical, X-ray, and IR observations with Hubble, Chandra, Spitzer, and WISE, along with ground-based optical and microwave observations to better understand the nature of these enigmatic and important objects.

FACULTY CONTACT: Ryan Hickox