Today, we venture into the far reaches of the cosmos with astrophysicist Cameron Trapp. Cameron’s research focuses on the intricate dance of gas and angular momentum in galaxies like the Milky Way, crucial for understanding how galaxies grow and sustain star formation. His work within the FIRE-2 cosmological simulations offers insight into how gas accretes onto galaxies and migrates inward, driven by complex gravitational and hydrodynamic forces. Beyond his contributions to galaxy evolution, Cameron also uses machine learning to analyze simulated galaxies, creating synthetic observations that deepen our understanding of the universe. We'll discuss Cameron’s work in astrophysics, what fuels the birth of stars, and how simulations can unlock the mysteries of cosmic flows.

This episode was recorded at KSDT Radio on October 13th, 2018. Music by St. Danger.