Numerical simulations of interacting gas-rich barred galaxies: vertical impact of small companions

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作者
Berentzen, I
Athanassoula, E
Heller, CH
Fricke, KJ
机构
[1] Univ Sternwarte, D-37083 Gottingen, Germany
[2] Observ Marseille, F-13248 Marseille 4, France
[3] Georgia So Univ, Dept Phys, Statesboro, GA 30460 USA
关键词
galaxies : evolution; galaxies : interactions; galaxies : kinematics and dynamics; galaxies : structure;
D O I
10.1046/j.1365-8711.2003.06417.x
中图分类号
P1 [天文学];
学科分类号
0704 ;
摘要
We investigate the dynamical effects of an interaction between an initially barred galaxy and a small spherical companion using an N-body/smoothed-particle-hydrodynamics algorithm. In the models described here the small companion passes through the disc of the larger galaxy nearly perpendicular to its plane. The impact positions and times are varied with respect to the phase of the bar and the dynamical evolution of the disc. The interactions produce expanding ring structures, offset bars, spokes and other asymmetries in the stars and gas. These characteristic signatures of the interaction are present in the disc for about 1 Gyr. We find that in some cases it is possible to destroy the bar while keeping the disc structure. In general, the central impacts cause larger damage to the bar and the disc than the peripheral ones. The interaction tends to accelerate the transition from a strongly-barred galaxy to a weakly- or non-barred galaxy. The final disc morphology is determined more by the impact position relative to the bar rather than the impact time.
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页数:18
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