| 5 | | Abstract: I will review the dynamics and observations of large-scale |
| 6 | | asymmetries using warps as a primary example. These subtle |
| 7 | | but ubiquitous features, because they depend on the |
| 8 | | distribution of baryons and dark matter, can constrain a |
| 9 | | galaxy's history and structure. I plan to conclude with |
| 10 | | discussion of recent work on gas dynamics, current |
| 11 | | theoretical challenges, implications of the LMC orbit and |
| 12 | | Milky Way mass, and predictions for upcoming Milky Way |
| 13 | | surveys. |
| | 5 | Abstract: I will review the dynamics and observations of large-scale asymmetries using warps as a primary example. These subtle but ubiquitous features, because they depend on the distribution of baryons and dark matter, can constrain a galaxy's history and structure. I plan to conclude with discussion of recent work on gas dynamics, current theoretical challenges, implications of the LMC orbit and Milky Way mass, and predictions for upcoming Milky Way surveys. |
