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26 April 2024

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The evolution of the mass-metallicity relation at z~3
R. Maiolino ; T. Nagao ; A. Grazian ; F. Cocchia ; A. Marconi ; F. Mannucci ; A. Cimatti ; A. Pipino ; S. Ballero ; A. Fontana ; G.L. Granato ; F. Matteucci ; G. Pastorini ; L. Pentericci ; G. Risaliti ; M. Salvati ; L. Silva ;
Date:	18 Dec 2007
Abstract:	We present preliminary results of an ESO-VLT large programme (AMAZE) aimed at determining the evolution of the mass-metallicity relation at z~3 by means of deep near-IR spectroscopy. Gas metallicities and stellar masses are measured for an initial sample of nine star forming galaxies at z~3.3. When compared with previous surveys, the mass-metallicity relation inferred at z~3.3 shows an evolution significantly stronger than observed at lower redshifts. There are also some indications that the metallicity evolution of low mass galaxies is stronger relative to high mass systems, an effect which can be considered as the chemical version of the galaxy downsizing. The mass-metallicity relation observed at z~3.3 is difficult to reconcile with the predictions of some hierarchical evolutionary models. We shortly discuss the possible implications of such discrepancies.
Source:	arXiv, 0712.2880
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