The Galaxy mass function up toz$\mathsf{=4}$ in the GOODS-MUSIC sample: into the epoch of formation of massive galaxies

Authors
A. Fontana•S. Salimbeni•S. Gallozzi
Journal
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Published
August 31, 2006

Abstract

Aims.The goal of this work is to measure the evolution of the Galaxy Stellar Mass Function and of the resulting Stellar Mass Density up to redshift 4, in order to study the assembly of massive galaxies in the high redshift Universe.

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Topics

Astrophysics
Physics
Galaxy
Redshift
Star Formation

DOI

10.1051/0004-6361:20065475

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The Galaxy mass function up toz$\mathsf{=4}$ in the GOODS-MUSIC sample: into the epoch of formation of massive galaxies