Dynamics of Mergers
Abstract
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I review the dynamics of galaxy mergers, paying particular attention to the triggering of gaseous inflows and onset of ultraluminous activity in galaxies.
10 pages, 3 embedded figures. Invited contribution for the Ringburg Workshop "Ultraluminous Galaxies: Monsters or Babies?" (September 1998)
10 pages, 3 embedded figures. Invited contribution for the Ringburg Workshop "Ultraluminous Galaxies: Monsters or Babies?" (September 1998)