Title: The Infrared Zoo at z~2: Connecting High Redshift Galaxy Populations

Abstract: Redshift z ~ 2 is perhaps the richest epoch for
understanding galaxy assembly. During this era, the bulk of the
Universal stellar mass was assembled, and the cosmic SFR density and
black hole growth both peak. While it is clear that infrared-selected
galaxies at z~2 appear to be a key player in both forming copious
numbers of stars, and growing black holes, the myriad of selection
techniques ranging from 24 micron to 1 mm has uncovered a veritable
zoo of galaxies (e.g. Dust Obscured Galaxies [DOGs] and Submillimeter
Galaxies [SMGs]) whose relationship to one another is
unclear. Utilizing a novel combination of high resolution hydrodynamic
simulations of galaxy evolution, 3D polychromatic dust radiative
transfer calculations and 3D non-LTE molecular line radiative transfer
simulations, we will synthesize the plethora of species in this zoo of
galaxies, and provide a merger-driven unifying model connecting DOGs
and SMGs. We will discuss the dominant power source (ie star-formation
or AGN activity) as galaxies evolve through their various phases, and
assess their relative overlaps. We will show how these galaxies relate
to the BzK populations. Finally, we will make testable predictions for
these models for the SMA, Herschel and JWST.