Abell 1914
(Feldmeier etal 2004)
(Feldmeier etal 2004)
- Groups begin the stripping process, and the cluster tides amplify this into the diffuse intracluster light.
- Simulations show evolution from ICL w/ substructure at relatively high surface brightness to more diffuse ICL over time.
- We see hints of this evolution in observed galaxy clusters, with examples of strong ICL production associated w/ merging clusters.
- The Virgo ICL shows complex substructure, and reveals the intricate connection between ICL and galaxies.
The Virgo Cluster
(Mihos et al 2005)
(Mihos et al 2005)
