The Epoch of Galaxy Formation

the nature of the epoch of galaxy formation poses fundamental questions for modern astrophysics. We want to understand the physics of cosmic dust, star formation, chemical evolution, and the interaction of the black holes with their nascent galaxies. With large telescope and new space observatories, direct observation of this epoch are now possible. the proposed research ensures Australian leadership in the theoretical modelling of interstellar plasmas ath the epoch of galaxy formation. It will develop innovative pan-spectral diagnostics, and apply these to observations to determine fundamental parameters of collapsing galaxies and their massive Black holes.