Abstract

James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory observations of the Frontier Fields clusters: star formation and black hole growth at high redshift

Ralph Kraft (SAO)

C. Jones - SAO R. van Weeren -SAO G. Ogrean -Stanford W. Forman -SAO

We discuss the potential scientific return of deep JWST and CXO observations of the Frontier Fields clusters. The lensing magnification of these massive clusters allows for a sensitive probe of the high redshift Universe to a depth that would not be achievable in direct imaging observations of blank fields. JW will detect a large number of galaxies over a wide range of evolutionary states out to z=10 and beyond. The sub-arsecond imaging capability of Chandra offers an efficient method to detect luminous AGN and star forming galaxies at z>1. Deep Chandra observations therefore offer the opportunity to glimpse the star formation history and black hole growth of some of these galaxies. In this poster, we describe the scientific potential of deep (>1 Ms each) Chandra observations of Frontier Fields clusters and potential synergies with JWST NIRCam surveys. The sensitivity and spectroscopic capability of JWST and Chandra will allow detailed study of the link between AGN feedback, black hole growth, and galaxy evolution in the high redshift Universe.

Mode of presentation: poster