Case Studies In Star Formation

Author : Duncan MacKay,Mark Thompson,James Urquhart
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781009277457

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Case Studies in Star Formation by Duncan MacKay,Mark Thompson,James Urquhart Pdf

Case Studies in Star Formation offers an overview of our current observational and theoretical understanding in the molecular astronomy of star formation. The book is divided into six sections: the first introduces an overview of star formation and the essential language, concepts and tools specific to molecular astronomy studies. Each subsequent section focuses on individual sources, beginning with a description of large-scale surveys. The volume covers low- and high mass star formation, ionization and photodissociation regions, and concludes with the extragalactic perspective. Conventional textbooks begin with principles, ending with a few convenient examples. Through copious examples, Case Studies reflects the reality of research, which requires the creative matching of ongoing observations to theory and vice-versa, often raising as many questions as answers. This supplementary study guide enables graduate students and early researchers to bridge the gap between textbooks and the wealth of research literature.

Author : Martin Beech
Publisher : Springer
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319487755

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The Pillars of Creation by Martin Beech Pdf

This book explores the mechanics of star formation, the process by which matter pulls together and creates new structures. Written for science enthusiasts, the author presents an accessible explanation of how stars are born from the interstellar medium and giant molecular clouds. Stars produce the chemicals that lead to life, and it is they that have enabled the conditions for planets to form and life to emerge. Although the Big Bang provided the spark of initiation, the primordial universe that it sired was born hopelessly sterile. It is only through the continued recycling of the interstellar medium, star formation, and stellar evolution that the universe has been animated beyond a chaotic mess of elementary atomic particles, radiation, dark matter, dark energy, and expanding spacetime. Using the Milky Way and the Eagle Nebula in particular as case studies, Beech follows every step of this amazing process.

Author : Jacques Lépine,Jane Gregorio-Hetem
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402026003

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Open Issues in Local Star Formation by Jacques Lépine,Jane Gregorio-Hetem Pdf

The international colloquium Open Issues in Local Star Formation and Early Stellar Evolution was focused on: the physics of young stellar objects, which are observed with increasing angular resolution by the new generation of telescopes; and the processes that triggered large scale star formation in the solar neighbourhood. The scientific presentations were not limited to these two main topics as many new and interesting results related to star formation have been obtained.; The participants presented new findings in the fields of stellar groups and associations; young stellar objects; disks; outflows and jets; the ISM conditions for star formation; and early stages of star formation. The discussions on open issues, representing problems and unanswered questions, should make this book particularly useful for researchers and PhD students.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521863465

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Triggered Star Formation in a Turbulent Interstellar Medium (IAU S237) by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

New stars form in the dense turbulent gas clouds of galaxies, and the formation of these clouds is the subject of the IAU S237. This book is the most up-to-date review of all aspects of cloud and star formation, and one of the few compendiums available on ISM turbulence.

Author : Corentin Schreiber
Publisher : Springer
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319442938

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A Statistical and Multi-wavelength Study of Star Formation in Galaxies by Corentin Schreiber Pdf

This thesis presents a pioneering method for gleaning the maximum information from the deepest images of the far-infrared universe obtained with the Herschel satellite, reaching galaxies fainter by an order of magnitude than in previous studies. Using these high-quality measurements, the author first demonstrates that the vast majority of galaxy star formation did not take place in merger-driven starbursts over 90% of the history of the universe, which suggests that galaxy growth is instead dominated by a steady infall of matter. The author further demonstrates that massive galaxies suffer a gradual decline in their star formation activity, providing an alternative path for galaxies to stop star formation. One of the key unsolved questions in astrophysics is how galaxies acquired their mass in the course of cosmic time. In the standard theory, the merging of galaxies plays a major role in forming new stars. Then, old galaxies abruptly stop forming stars through an unknown process. Investigating this theory requires an unbiased measure of the star formation intensity of galaxies, which has been unavailable due to the dust obscuration of stellar light.

Author : Derek Ward-Thompson,Ray S. Furuya,Yusuke Tsukamoto,Christopher F. McKee
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889637720

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The Role of Magnetic Fields in the Formation of Stars by Derek Ward-Thompson,Ray S. Furuya,Yusuke Tsukamoto,Christopher F. McKee Pdf

Author : Nickolay Y. Gnedin,Simon C. O. Glover,Ralf S. Klessen,Volker Springel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662478905

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Star Formation in Galaxy Evolution: Connecting Numerical Models to Reality by Nickolay Y. Gnedin,Simon C. O. Glover,Ralf S. Klessen,Volker Springel Pdf

This book contains the elaborated and updated versions of the 24 lectures given at the 43rd Saas-Fee Advanced Course. Written by four eminent scientists in the field, the book reviews the physical processes related to star formation, starting from cosmological down to galactic scales. It presents a detailed description of the interstellar medium and its link with the star formation. And it describes the main numerical computational techniques designed to solve the equations governing self-gravitating fluids used for modelling of galactic and extra-galactic systems. This book provides a unique framework which is needed to develop and improve the simulation techniques designed for understanding the formation and evolution of galaxies. Presented in an accessible manner it contains the present day state of knowledge of the field. It serves as an entry point and key reference to students and researchers in astronomy, cosmology, and physics.

Author : Peter Bodenheimer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642150640

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Principles of Star Formation by Peter Bodenheimer Pdf

Understanding star formation is one of the key fields in present-day astrophysics. This book treats a wide variety of the physical processes involved, as well as the main observational discoveries, with key points being discussed in detail. The current star formation in our galaxy is emphasized, because the most detailed observations are available for this case. The book presents a comparison of the various scenarios for star formation, discusses the basic physics underlying each one, and follows in detail the history of a star from its initial state in the interstellar gas to its becoming a condensed object in equilibrium. Both theoretical and observational evidence to support the validity of the general evolutionary path are presented, and methods for comparing the two are emphasized. The author is a recognized expert in calculations of the evolution of protostars, the structure and evolution of disks, and stellar evolution in general. This book will be of value to graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics as well as to active researchers in the field.

Author : Cathie Clarke,Robert D. Mathieu,Iain Neill Reid
Publisher : Springer
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662472903

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Dynamics of Young Star Clusters and Associations by Cathie Clarke,Robert D. Mathieu,Iain Neill Reid Pdf

Where do most stars (and the planetary systems that surround them) in the Milky Way form? What determines whether a young star cluster remains bound (such as an open or globular cluster), or disperses to join the field stars in the disc of the Galaxy? These questions not only impact understanding of the origins of stars and planetary systems like our own (and the potential for life to emerge that they represent), but also galaxy formation and evolution, and ultimately the story of star formation over cosmic time in the Universe. This volume will help readers understand our current views concerning the answers to these questions as well as frame new questions that will be answered by the European Space Agency's Gaia satellite that was launched in late 2013. The book contains the elaborated notes of lectures given at the 42nd Saas-Fee Advanced Course “Dynamics of Young Star Clusters & Associations" by Cathie Clarke (University of Cambridge) who presents the theory of star formation and dynamical evolution of stellar systems, Robert Mathieu (University of Wisconsin) who discusses the kinematics of star clusters and associations, and I. Neill Reid (S pace Telescope Science Institute) who provides an overview of the stellar populations in the Milky Way and speculates on from whence came the Sun. As part of the Saas-Fee Advanced Course Series, the book offers an in-depth introduction to the field serving as a starting point for Ph.D. research and as a reference work for professional astrophysicists.

Author : M.S. Nanda Kumar,M. Tafalla,P. Caselli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387263571

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Cores to Clusters by M.S. Nanda Kumar,M. Tafalla,P. Caselli Pdf

It was with pleasure that CAUP became for three days the core to the cloud of star formation experts all over the world. Close to the celebration of its 15th anniversary – therefore still in the early stages of institutional evolution – we are proud of our multiple activities in Astronomy: a productive research centre, classi?ed as “Institution of excellence” within the Portuguese research units, but also an “Institution of Public Utility” as recognised by the Government. Fifteen years ago we choose to play a role not only in research, as expected from any research centre but also in the training of the future astronomers and the promotion of science and scienti?c culture. This choice is clearly stated in our by-laws and also in the multiple activities we have carried out since. Along the years we have organized on a regular basis international Workshops similar to “Cores to Clusters”. Sometimes we have chosen to organize int- national conferences of a larger size. On other occasions the choice has been for smaller and more informal discussion meetings. Or even doctoral schools with very different objectives. In common all those meetings have always had, besides the formal registered participants, a group of informal participants, our undergraduate students of Astronomy, so eager to be in touch with the real world.

Author : D. Vanbeveren
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401597234

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The Influence of Binaries on Stellar Population Studies by D. Vanbeveren Pdf

This book reviews recent observations of non-evolved and evolved binary populations in clusters and the field with special emphasis on statistical biases, incompleteness, and distribution functions. It considers different binary types and presents and discusses recent results in the field.

Author : Martin Cohen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521106052

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In Darkness Born by Martin Cohen Pdf

First published in 1988 In Darkness Born brings together diverse work from many different branches of astronomy and shows clearly the synthesis of ideas that has resulted. The book presents the basic physical and astronomical ideas that are adequate for the lay reader to grasp the nature of our galaxy and to understand the way in which it formed. These basic concepts are used to develop a theoretical picture of how stars are born from giant clouds of gas and dust, and to understand the evidence from optical, radio, X-ray, ultraviolet and infrared observation. Martin Cohen is a recognised authority in this field. His knowledge and lucid style have resulted in a book which provides a stimulating introduction to most of the major concepts of astronomy. Any reader who prefers to grasp these concepts and ideas without tangling with theory and equations will find this a fascinating and illuminating book.

Author : Douglas A. Vakoch,Matthew F. Dowd
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781107073654

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The Drake Equation by Douglas A. Vakoch,Matthew F. Dowd Pdf

Leading scientists and historians explore the equation that guides modern astrobiology's search for life beyond Earth.

Author : Mark R Krumholz
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789813142053

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Star Formation by Mark R Krumholz Pdf

This book provides a modern introduction to the study of star formation, at a level suitable for graduate students or advanced undergraduates in astrophysics. The first third of the book provides a review of the observational phenomenology and then the basic physical processes that are important for star formation. The remainder then discusses the major observational results and theoretical models for star formation on scales from galactic down to planetary. The book includes recommendations for complementary reading from the research literature, as well as five problem sets with solutions. Request Inspection Copy

Author : F. Palla,H. Zinnecker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540316336

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Physics of Star Formation in Galaxies by F. Palla,H. Zinnecker Pdf

The book begins with a historical introduction, "Star Formation: The Early History", that presents new material of interest for students and historians of science. This is followed by two long articles on "Pre-Main-Sequence Evolution of Stars and Young Clusters" and "Observations of Young Stellar Objects". These articles on the fascinating problem of star formation from interstellar matter give a thorough overview of present-day theories and observations. The articles contain material so far unpublished in the astronomical literature. The book addresses graduate students and can be used as a textbook for advanced courses in stellar astrophysics.