On the formation of the most massive stars in the galaxy

The most massive stars in the galaxy - those with more than 15 to 20 solar masses - are lilkely to ionize their surroundings before they reach their final mass. How can they accrete in spite of the presence of over-pressurized gas? This thesis presents results of Submillimeter Array (SMA) and Very L...

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Main Author: Galván-Madrid, Roberto J.
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Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: New York, NY : Springer, ©2012.
New York, NY : [2012]
Physical Description: 1 online resource : illustrations.
Series: Springer theses.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to the Scientific Problem
  • A MSFR at the Onset of Ionization: W33A
  • A MSFR with Young UC and HC HII Regions: G20.08N
  • Time Variability of HII Regions: A Signature of Accretion?
  • Time Variability of HII Regions in Numerical Simulations of MSFR
  • Conclusions.