Galaxy Dynamics and Dark Matter

梅里特，大卫96-17088梅里特博士将进行两个目标的研究。首先是通过观测到的暗物质对发光成分的影响，了解暗物质在盘状星系和椭圆星系中的分布。第二个是通过理论研究和使用HST对近星系中的大质量黑洞的调查，来确定大质量黑洞对星系结构和演化的重要性。除了两个主要项目外，还计划研究星系盘的形成和演化。

Merritt, David 96-17088 Dr. Merritt will conduct research with two goals. The first is to understand the distribution of dark matter in disk and elliptical galaxies through its observed effects on the luminous components. The second is to determine the importance of massive black holes for the structure and evolution of galaxies, both through theoretical studies and through a survey for massive black holes in nearly galaxies using HST. Studies of the formation and evolution of ealactic disks are planned in addition to the two main projects.