PHYSICS #778 / Star Formation

3 unit(s)

A review of the major processes involved in star formation. Observations theory, and computational studies will be combined to give a complete modern picture of this complex process. Topics include the dynamics and structure of molecular clouds, turbulent fragmentation, gravitational collapse, the formation of proto stellar disks and outflows, spectral energy distributions, multiple star formation, the initial mass function, and the formation of massive stars.