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Star Formation in the Local Universe

de C. Charbonnel (rédacteur technique), T. Montmerle (rédacteur technique)
Collection : EAS Publication Series
novembre 2011
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format 1 x 1 316 pages En stock
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Présentation

Star formation is one of the major problems of contemporary astrophysics. Recent progress in telescope instrumentation, both on the ground and in space, allows to observe star formation farther and deeper, not only in distant regions of our Galaxy, but also in relatively close galaxies like the Local Group, or even in colliding galaxies. One can speak here of "resolved" star formation.

On theoretical grounds, the increasing power of modern computers lead to a much improved understanding of three decisive factors controlling star formation: (i) interstellar turbulence, which can be a determining factor in regulating stellar formation and mass distribution; (ii) magnetic fields, which determines the timescale for gravitational collapse in molecular clouds; (iii) metallicity, which regulates the radiative transfer and cooling of collapsing material.

This volume offers lectures given by world experts in this field during the Evry Schatzman School on Stellar Physics (EES) of the Programme National de Physique Stellaire (PNPS/INSU/CNRS) held in September 2010 in the French Alps. The latest results - observational, theoretical, and numericalare reviewed and discussed extensively. Therefore, we trust this book will be a valuable reference for researchers and students in physics and astrophysics in the coming years.

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Caractéristiques

Langue(s) : Anglais

Public(s) : Professionnels

Editeur : EDP Sciences

Edition : 1ère édition

Collection : EAS Publication Series

Publication : 1 novembre 2011

EAN13 Livre papier : 9782759806959

Intérieur : Noir & blanc

Format (en mm) Livre papier : 1 x 1

Nombre de pages Livre papier : 316

Poids (en grammes) : 1

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