The Origin of Stars

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Imperial College Press, 2004 - 248 pagine
Where do stars come from and how do they form? These are profound questions which link the nature of our Universe to the roots of mankind. Yet, until a recent revolution in understanding, the proposed answers have been raw speculation. Now, accompanying penetrating observations, a new picture has come into prominence.This book presents the latest astounding observations and scientific ideas covering star formation, star birth and early development. It encompasses all aspects, from the dramatic stories of individual objects, to the collective influence of entire stellar systems.The very first stars to come into existence and the nurturing of planets are discussed to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview. Presenting background information with only the essential mathematics, this book will appeal to scientists wishing to expand their horizons, students seeking solid foundations, and general readers with enquiring minds.

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Sommario

Introduction
1
1
7
5
25
The Clouds
32
Cloud Formation Evolution and Destruction
53
Turbulence
72
The Collapse
97
The Magnetic Mediation
101
The Young Stars
141
6
155
Jets and Outflows
165
6
172
8
179
Massive Stars
185
The Distributions
219
Cosmological Star Formation
221

2
118
70
124
5
128

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