The extended emission line region of z>2 radio galaxies: ionization, metallicity and kinematics

High redshift radio galaxies are thought to be beacons to massive elliptical galaxies in the early universe. In this seminar, I will present results from a long slit spectroscopic study of the extended emission line regions (EELR) of z>2 radio galaxies, and will discuss the ionization, metallicity, kinematic properties of these nebulae. In addition, I will present results from an investigation into the possible relationship between side-to-side asymmetries of powerful radio galaxies at high redshift. These asymmetries can provide insights into the motion of the EELR and also into the environment.