The Interstellar Medium, Expanding Nebulae and Triggered Star Formation Theory and Simulations /
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 giv...
| Main Author: | Bisbas, Thomas G., |
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| Other Authors: | SpringerLink (Online service) |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cham :
Springer International Publishing : Imprint : Springer,
2016.
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (XI, 71 pages 22 illustrations, 7 illustrations in color.) : online resource. |
| Edition: | 1st ed. 2016. |
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SpringerBriefs in astronomy.
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| Summary: |
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. |
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| Item Description: |
The Interstellar Medium -- Nebulae -- Triggered Star Formation -- Numerical Simulations -- Summary. 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. References3 Triggered Star Formation; 3.1 Overview; 3.2 Gravitational Collapse; 3.3 Instabilities During the D-Type Phase; 3.3.1 Vishniac Instability; 3.3.2 Rayleigh-Taylor Instability; 3.4 Collect and Collapse; 3.5 Radiation-Driven Implosion; 3.6 The Formation of Our Solar System; References; 4 Numerical Simulations; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Methods Followed in Numerical Simulations; 4.2.1 Grid-Based Methods; 4.2.2 Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Methods; 4.2.3 Hybrid Methods; 4.3 Simulations; 4.3.1 Spherically Symmetric Expansion; 4.3.2 Off-Center Expansion; 4.3.3 Radiation Driven Implosion. English. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (XI, 71 pages 22 illustrations, 7 illustrations in color.) : online resource. |
| Bibliography: |
References3 Triggered Star Formation; 3.1 Overview; 3.2 Gravitational Collapse; 3.3 Instabilities During the D-Type Phase; 3.3.1 Vishniac Instability; 3.3.2 Rayleigh-Taylor Instability; 3.4 Collect and Collapse; 3.5 Radiation-Driven Implosion; 3.6 The Formation of Our Solar System; References; 4 Numerical Simulations; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Methods Followed in Numerical Simulations; 4.2.1 Grid-Based Methods; 4.2.2 Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Methods; 4.2.3 Hybrid Methods; 4.3 Simulations; 4.3.1 Spherically Symmetric Expansion; 4.3.2 Off-Center Expansion; 4.3.3 Radiation Driven Implosion. |
| ISBN: |
9783319261423 3319261428 9783319261409 3319261401 |
| ISSN: |
2191-9100. |