The microscopic and non-thermal physical processes in the circumgalactic medium
Abstract
In recent years, the circumgalactic medium (CGM) has been widely recognized as a key component in the process of galaxy formation and evolution. The multiphase gas in the CGM, through the exchange of matter and energy with galaxies and the intergalactic medium, plays a crucial role in shaping galaxy properties, such as star formation rates and metallicity. This study presents recent advances in the study of microscopic and non-thermal processes in the CGM, with a particular focus on how physical processes such as turbulence, magnetic fields, and cosmic rays fundamentally impact the dynamics and thermodynamics of the multiphase CGM across multiple scales, and their significant influence on the evolution of galaxies and their surrounding environments.
