Star Formation Galaxies And The Interstellar Medium

Author : Jose Franco,Federico Ferrini,G. TENORIO-TAGLE (Ed)
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1993-06-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521444128

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Star Formation, Galaxies and the Interstellar Medium by Jose Franco,Federico Ferrini,G. TENORIO-TAGLE (Ed) Pdf

The enormously powerful phenomena of starbursts are examined in this book. These spectacular star-forming events are seen on large scales in some galaxies, often triggered by galactic interactions. An intriguing implication of starburst research is that active galactic nuclei (AGN) may not be powered by accreting black holes. Instead theories are presented where compact powerhouses of dust-enshrouded star formation lie at the core of AGN, with supernovae exploding roughly once per year within massive nuclear concentrations of gas. This book collects articles from a timely international conference in Elba, Italy, in 1992; these comprise a thorough review of the most important developments in galactic-scale star formation since the starburst revolution of the late 1980s. This text will introduce graduate students to this exciting area and keep experts apace with rapid developments in it.

Author : J.M. van der Hulst
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 140200379X

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The Interstellar Medium in Galaxies by J.M. van der Hulst Pdf

The Interstellar Medium in Galaxies is a collection of seven reviews covering the following constituents of the interstellar medium: dust, molecular gas, neutral atomic hydrogen, ionized hydrogen, and hot gas, and covering the abundances of heavy elements in the interstellar medium and the role of star formation. The reviews not only provide a good background in these subjects, but also describe in detail the most recent advances in the area and discuss the current problems in the field. The properties of the different constituents of the interstellar medium are discussed within the perspective of the difference in properties of the parent galaxies and the environment. The interplay between star formation and the characteristics of the interstellar medium is also discussed in detail. This volume provides very up-to-date material on the subject of the interstellar medium in galaxies and is useful both as a basic reference for professional scientists in this field and as an introductory book for astronomers who want to familiarize themselves with this field. This volume can also serve as an accompanying text book for graduate courses on the interstellar medium.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 51,5 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 : Derek Ward-Thompson,Anthony P. Whitworth
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 52,7 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 : Nickolay Y. Gnedin,Simon C. O. Glover,Ralf S. Klessen,Volker Springel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 53,6 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 : David J. Hollenbach,Harley A. Thronson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : NASA:31769000469281

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The Interstellar Medium in External Galaxies by David J. Hollenbach,Harley A. Thronson Pdf

Author : Jose Franco,Federico Ferrini,Guillermo Tenorio-Tagle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:636948549

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Star Formation, Galaxies and the Interstellar Medium by Jose Franco,Federico Ferrini,Guillermo Tenorio-Tagle Pdf

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Active galaxies
ISBN : OCLC:969924797

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From Interstellar Clouds to Star-forming Galaxies by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

The link between the structure of the interstellar medium in galaxies and the star formation process is a fast-growing area of astrophysical research. The availability of wide-field far-infrared and submillimeter surveys with various space observatories, coupled with the improved capabilities of ground-based millimeter and submillimeter interferometers, has led to spectacular advances in our understanding of star formation modes from solar system scales to galaxy scales. IAU Symposium 315 aims to build a coherent picture of how star formation is fueled on a wide range of scales. Bringing together researchers working on star formation throughout the Universe from nearby clouds to local galaxies to the first star-forming galaxies at high redshift, it makes connections between the latest observations and advanced numerical simulations. It also addresses critical issues, such as the origin and universality of the stellar initial mass function, the nature of star formation 'laws', and the role of feedback. -- Publisher description.

Author : W.B. Burton,B.G. Elmegreen,R. Genzel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540316299

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The Galactic Interstellar Medium by W.B. Burton,B.G. Elmegreen,R. Genzel Pdf

The previous Saas-Fee Advanced Course dedicated to the interstellar medium took place in 1972. The tremendous scientific advances that have occurred in this field since then, in particular owing to the availabihty of receivers working at completely unexplored wavelength bands, fuUy justified a new set of lectures. As a consequence, the members of the Swiss Society for Astrophysics and As tronomy voted that "The Galactic Interstellar Medium" should be the subject of the 1991 course. The 21st Saas Fee Advanced Course took place in Les Diablerets from 18 to 23 March 1991, gathering together about 80 participants from all over the world, but mostly from Europe. According to a rule that has proved to lead to success, but also to chal lenge the lecturers' energy, the format of a Saas-Fee Advanced Course consists traditionally of 28 lectures of 45 minutes which take place in the morning and late afternoon, leaving ample time for discussions, self-study, hiking or skiing. Despite the inordinate work load imposed, this year's lecturers felt that the subject was sufficiently dense to increase the lecture time by 1/3! This proved judicious and left more time for questions and discussions during the lectures.

Author : Steven W. Stahler,Francesco Palla
Publisher : Wiley-VCH
Page : 865 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 3527405593

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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 : Ralph E. Pudritz,Michel Fich
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 49,7 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 : Norbert S. Schulz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005-02-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540237119

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From Dust To Stars by Norbert S. Schulz Pdf

Studies of stellar formation in galaxies have a profound impact on our understanding of the present and the early universe. The book describes complex physical processes involved in the creation of stars and during their young lives. It illustrates how these processes reveal themselves from radio wavelengths to high energy X-rays and gamma -rays, with special reference towards high energy signatures. Several sections devoted to key analysis techniques demonstrate how modern research in this field is pursued.

Author : Thomas G. Bisbas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319261423

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The Interstellar Medium, Expanding Nebulae and Triggered Star Formation by Thomas G. Bisbas Pdf

This brief brings together the theoretical aspects of star formation and ionized regions with the most up-to-date simulations and observations. Beginning with the basic theory of star formation, the physics of expanding HII regions is reviewed in detail and a discussion on how a massive star can give birth to tens or hundreds of other stars follows. The theoretical description of star formation is shown in simplified and state-of-the-art numerical simulations, describing in a more clear way how feedback from massive stars can trigger star and planet formation. This is also combined with spectacular images of nebulae taken by talented amateur astronomers. The latter is very likely to stimulate the reader to observe the structure of nebulae from a different point of view, and better understand the associated star formation therein.

Author : Pascale Jablonka,Philippe André,Floris van der Tak
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 1107135206

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From Interstellar Clouds to Star-forming Galaxies (IAU S315) by Pascale Jablonka,Philippe André,Floris van der Tak Pdf

The link between the structure of the interstellar medium in galaxies and the star formation process is a fast-growing area of astrophysical research. The availability of wide-field far-infrared and submillimeter surveys with various space observatories, coupled with the improved capabilities of ground-based millimeter and submillimeter interferometers, has led to spectacular advances in our understanding of star formation modes from solar system scales to galaxy scales. IAU Symposium 315 aims to build a coherent picture of how star formation is fueled on a wide range of scales. Bringing together researchers working on star formation throughout the Universe from nearby clouds to local galaxies to the first star-forming galaxies at high redshift, it makes connections between the latest observations and advanced numerical simulations. It also addresses critical issues, such as the origin and universality of the stellar initial mass function, the nature of star formation 'laws', and the role of feedback.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521848032

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The Interplay Among Black Holes, Stars and ISM in Galactic Nuclei (IAU S222) by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

How massive are the largest and smallest nuclear black holes in galaxies? Why are the masses of nuclear black holes proportional to those of their host galaxy bulges? How is nuclear activity triggered? What are the observational signatures of such processes? What are the connections between the active nucleus, stars and interstellar medium in galaxies? Answers to these questions are addressed in this book, which presents a compilation of 191 works covering recent observations from X-rays to radio wavelengths, as well as theoretical modeling of accretion disks, stellar populations and galaxy and black hole evolution. This volume presents the nuclear activity as a phase in the life of a galaxy, which is intimately connected to the evolution of its stars and interstellar medium. It brings together recent developments in topics covering most aspects of galaxy evolution, and is a valuable resource for astronomers and graduate students working in extragalactic astronomy.