Understanding the Role of Feedback in Star Formation Quenching: Insights from MaNGA Data

Quenching of star formation remains a central challenge in galaxy formation and evolution studies. While stellar and AGN feedback are known to play a crucial role in regulating star formation, key questions remain: when, where, and how is the energy from feedback injected to suppress or enhance star formation? To address these questions, we analyze MaNGA data in combination with ancillary radio and X-ray observations to identify galaxies with ongoing nuclear activity. By using SDSS galaxy group catalogs, we distinguish between central and satellite galaxies and probe the host halo mass, providing a comprehensive view of the environment's influence on star formation. We investigate the relationship between star formation activity, the presence of AGN, and gas supply from the surrounding medium to understand where and how feedback energy might be released. To explore when feedback impacts star formation, we also incorporate state-of-the-art hydrodynamical simulations, reconstructing the AGN and star formation histories of synthetic galaxies to reveal the timing of feedback events. This approach aims to shed light on the complex mechanisms governing star formation quenching and the role of feedback in galaxy evolution.