Molecular Clouds And Star Formation

Author : Derek Ward-Thompson,Anthony P. Whitworth
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139494472

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An Introduction to Star Formation by Derek Ward-Thompson,Anthony P. Whitworth Pdf

Guiding the reader through all the stages that lead to the formation of a star such as our Sun, this advanced textbook provides students with a complete overview of star formation. It examines the underlying physical processes that govern the evolution from a molecular cloud core to a main-sequence star, and focuses on the formation of solar-mass stars. Each chapter combines theory and observation, helping readers to connect with and understand the theory behind star formation. Beginning with an explanation of the interstellar medium and molecular clouds as sites of star formation, subsequent chapters address the building of typical stars and the formation of high-mass stars, concluding with a discussion of the by-products and consequences of star formation. This is a unique, self-contained text with sufficient background information for self-study, and is ideal for students and professional researchers alike.

Author : E. Falgarone,F. Boulanger,G. Duvert
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401133845

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Fragmentation of Molecular Clouds and Star Formation by E. Falgarone,F. Boulanger,G. Duvert Pdf

A few years ago, a motivation for organizing one more IAU Symposium on star for mation in Grenoble, was the anticipated completion of the IRAM interferometer on the Plateau de Bures, close to Grenoble. This choice was also a sort of late celebration of the genius of Joseph Fourier, born in Grenoble, whose work is the very fondation of in terferometry. At the time when we finally announced the advent of this conference, the first reactions we got from the community were expressions of saturation and even reject, the Symposium being unfortunately scheduled almost simultaneously as two other major meetings on closely related topics, and sponsored by different organizations. A wave of disappointment then reached the organizers. Some of us were enthusiastic enough to help the others overcome their discouragement. Let them be thanked here. There was, indeed, a deeper motivation for organizing this conference. It was to trigger the meeting and communication of physicists and astrophysicists since many of the difficulties met now in understanding the physics of the interstellar medium and its evolution toward star formation are common to several, if not most, other fields of physics. They are assigned to one origin: complexity.

Author : Steven W. Stahler,Francesco Palla
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 865 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-07-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527618682

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The Formation of Stars by Steven W. Stahler,Francesco Palla Pdf

This book is a comprehensive treatment of star formation, one of the most active fields of modern astronomy. The reader is guided through the subject in a logically compelling manner. Starting from a general description of stars and interstellar clouds, the authors delineate the earliest phases of stellar evolution. They discuss formation activity not only in the Milky Way, but also in other galaxies, both now and in the remote past. Theory and observation are thoroughly integrated, with the aid of numerous figures and images. In summary, this volume is an invaluable resource, both as a text for physics and astronomy graduate students, and as a reference for professional scientists.

Author : Charles J. Lada,N.D. Kylafis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401145091

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The Origin of Stars and Planetary Systems by Charles J. Lada,N.D. Kylafis Pdf

A few years after the publication of The Physics of Star Formation and Early Stellar Evolution, we received a request from the publisher for an up dated second edition of this popular reference book. As originally intended, the volume had proved to be a useful "text" book for graduate astronomy courses and seminars which dealt with topics related to stellar origins. The book was based on a series of lectures delivered by a distinguished group of leading researchers at a NATO Advanced Study Institute (ASI) held in May 1990 on the island of Crete, Greece. The primary goal of the ASI was in fact to produce a book which "would simultaneously provide a broad and systematic overview of, as well as a rigorous introduction to, the fun damental physics and astronomy at the heart of modern research in star formation and early stellar evolution. " However, by 1995 concern had arisen among those who used the text as a reference for graduate seminars and courses that the book would need to be updated to stay abreast of the discoveries and progress in this rapidly evolving field. After some discussion we concluded that a new edition of the book was warranted and that the goal of producing a new edition would be best accomplished by organizing a second ASI in Crete to review the progress in star formation research.

Author : Charles J. Lada,N.D. Kylafis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 779 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401136426

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The Physics of Star Formation and Early Stellar Evolution by Charles J. Lada,N.D. Kylafis Pdf

The origin of stars is one of the principle mysteries of nature. During the last two decades advances in technology have enabled more progress to be made in the quest to understand stellar origins than at any other time in history. The study of star formation has developed into one of the most important branches of mod ern astrophysical research. A large body of observational data and a considerable literat ure now exist concerning this topic and a 1arge community of international astronomers and physicists devote their efforts attempting to decipher the secrets of stellar birth. Yet, the young astronomerjphysicist or more advanced researcher desiring to obtain a basic background in this area of research must sift through a very diverse and sometimes bewildering literature. A literature which includes research in many discip1ines and sub discip1ines of classical astrophysics from stel lar structure to the interstellar medium and encompasses the entire range of the electromagnetic spectrum from radio to gamma rays. Often, the reward of a suc cessfu1 foray through the current literature is the realization that the results can be obsolete and outdated as soon as the ink is dry in the journal or the conference proceeding in which they are published.

Author : Dean E. McLaughlin
Publisher : National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Molecular clouds
ISBN : OCLC:180990807

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Star Formation in Molecular Clouds and Globular Clusters [microform] by Dean E. McLaughlin Pdf

Author : Chi Yuan,Junhan You
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1995-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9810236611

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Molecular Clouds and Star Formation by Chi Yuan,Junhan You Pdf

These proceedings present research on molecular clouds and star formation and include papers on: formation of first generation stars and planetary systems, collapse of a magnetized cloud, study of Herbig-Hare objects, protoplanetary disks and the future development of radio astronomy in China.

Author : Bo Reipurth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Northern sky (Astronomy)
ISBN : 1583816704

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Handbook of Star Forming Regions: The northern sky by Bo Reipurth Pdf

The Handbook describes the 6̃0 most important star forming regions within approximately 2 kpc, and has been written by a team of 105 authors with expertise in the individual regions. It consists of two full-color volumes, one for the northern and one for the southern hemisphere, with a total of over 1900 pages. The Handbook is full of stunning color images from some of the best astrophotographers, complementing the extensive research, figures, and tables presented by the authors. These volumes aim to be a source of comprehensive factual information about each region, with extensive references to the literature. A useful reference guide for both researchers and students, the Handbook provides a unique and detailed presentation of our current knowledge about the nearest and most important star forming regions.

Author : Chi Yuan,Jun-Han You
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9810223714

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Molecular Clouds and Star Formation by Chi Yuan,Jun-Han You Pdf

Author : Ralph E. Pudritz,Michel Fich
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400929739

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Galactic and Extragalactic Star Formation by Ralph E. Pudritz,Michel Fich Pdf

Recent advances in the instrumentation used to observe star forming regions in both our own Milky Way and in external galaxies have transformed the subject from a phenomenological pursuit into an increasingly unified, physical science. High resolution centimetre, millimetre, infrared, and optical studies of local star forming clouds have allowed us to probe the physics of star formation down to spatial scales approaching those of the solar system. These developments make it possible to better constrain the basic physical processes underlying star formation itself. At the same time, these new instruments have placed extragalactic studies on a footing detailed enough to allow comparison with star forming regions within our own galaxy. This revolution means that we will soon be able to link the physics of local star forming regions to the global star forming properties of galaxies. The entire structure of this NATO Advanced Study Institute was designed to explore this new view of the subject. This Institute on "Galactic and Extragalactic Star Formation" was held from June 21 -July 4, 1987 at the Conference Centre in the village of Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. The informal atmosphere of this lovely mountain resort stim ulated many valuable scientific exchanges. The Institute was funded by a major grant from NATO Scientific Affairs. Additional financial and I.I1oral assistance was provided by the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA) and Mc Master University.

Author : Mark R. Krumholz
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Science
ISBN : 9813142022

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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.

Author : Nickolay Y. Gnedin,Simon C. O. Glover,Ralf S. Klessen,Volker Springel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 51,7 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 : Henrik Beuther,Ralf S. Klessen,Cornelis Petrus Dullemond,Thomas K. Henning
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 945 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780816531240

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Protostars and Planets VI by Henrik Beuther,Ralf S. Klessen,Cornelis Petrus Dullemond,Thomas K. Henning Pdf

"This volume integrates the cross-disciplinary aspects of this broad field. Covering a wide range of scales, from the formation of large clouds in our Milky Way galaxy down to small chondrules in our solar system, it takes an encompassing view with the goal of highlighting what we know and emphasizing the frontiers of what we do not know"--

Author : Martin Beech
Publisher : Springer
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 55,9 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 : E. Falgarone,F. Boulanger,G. Duvert
Publisher : Springer
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1991-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0792311590

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Fragmentation of Molecular Clouds and Star Formation by E. Falgarone,F. Boulanger,G. Duvert Pdf

A few years ago, a motivation for organizing one more IAU Symposium on star for mation in Grenoble, was the anticipated completion of the IRAM interferometer on the Plateau de Bures, close to Grenoble. This choice was also a sort of late celebration of the genius of Joseph Fourier, born in Grenoble, whose work is the very fondation of in terferometry. At the time when we finally announced the advent of this conference, the first reactions we got from the community were expressions of saturation and even reject, the Symposium being unfortunately scheduled almost simultaneously as two other major meetings on closely related topics, and sponsored by different organizations. A wave of disappointment then reached the organizers. Some of us were enthusiastic enough to help the others overcome their discouragement. Let them be thanked here. There was, indeed, a deeper motivation for organizing this conference. It was to trigger the meeting and communication of physicists and astrophysicists since many of the difficulties met now in understanding the physics of the interstellar medium and its evolution toward star formation are common to several, if not most, other fields of physics. They are assigned to one origin: complexity.