The Interstellar Medium, Expanding Nebulae And Triggered Star Formation: Theory And Simulations (springerbriefs In Astronomy)
by Thomas G. Bisbas /
2015 / English / PDF
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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.
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.
