A New Theory of Star Formation: Analytical Mass Function and Star Formation Rate
1987 ◽
Vol 115
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pp. 442-443
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An analytical, theoretical, time-dependent initial mass function is derived for the objects created in the fragmentation of a gravitationally unstable gas protocloud. The mass spectrum depends on the chemical-dynamical-radiative evolution of the protocloud and it peaks at a mass slightly greater than the minimum Jeans mass attained throughout the evolution. A fragmentation rate mass spectrum is also analytically derived.
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2013 ◽
Vol 770
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pp. 150
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1986 ◽
pp. 253-264
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2011 ◽
Vol 415
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pp. 1647-1662
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