What probability distribution functions tell us about the processes of star formation

N. Schneider, V. Ossenkopf, R. S. Klessen, T. Csengeri, P. Girichidis, C. Federrath, P. Tremblin, S. Bontemps, N. Peretto, R. Simon

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Abstract

Probability distribution functions of column density (N-PDFs) are used to evaluate the relative importance of gravity, turbulence, magnetic fields, geometry, and radiative feedback governing the cloud's density structure and star-formation activity. These proce-sses influence the N-PDF and thus determine their shape, ranging from a purely lognormal distribution to one with power-law tail(s).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConditions and Impact of Star Formation 2015
EditorsR. Schaaf, Jurgen Stutzki, Robert Simon
PublisherEDP Sciences
Pages175-176
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9782759820221
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 May 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event6th Zermatt Symposium on Conditions and Impact of Star Formation: From Lab to Space 2015 - Zermatt, Switzerland
Duration: 7 Sept 201511 Sept 2015

Publication series

NameEAS Publications Series
Volume75-76
ISSN (Print)1633-4760
ISSN (Electronic)1638-1963

Conference

Conference6th Zermatt Symposium on Conditions and Impact of Star Formation: From Lab to Space 2015
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityZermatt
Period7/09/1511/09/15

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