From Gas to Stars: Simulating a Population of GMCs

Nathan J. Goldbaum*, Mark R. Krumholz

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Here, we present a theoretical model for the global evolution of isolated giant molecular clouds. Accounting for the amount of mass, momentum, and energy supplied by accretion and star formation feedback, we are able to follow the growth, evolution, and dispersal of individual GMCs. We compare our models to observations of GMCs and associated young star clusters in the Large Magellanic Cloud and find good agreement between our model clouds and the observed relationship between Hii regions, young star clusters, and GMCs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMolecular Gas, Dust, and Star Formation in Galaxies
EditorsTony Wong, Jurgen Ott
Pages91-94
Number of pages4
EditionS292
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2012
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Astronomical Union
NumberS292
Volume8
ISSN (Print)1743-9213
ISSN (Electronic)1743-9221

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