Star Formation, Galaxies and the Interstellar Medium
Star Formation, Galaxies and the Interstellar Medium
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The enormously powerful phenomena of starbursts are examined in this book. These spectacular star-forming events are seen on large scales in some galaxies, often triggered by galactic interactions. An intriguing implication of starburst research is that active galactic nuclei (AGN) may not be powered by accreting black holes. Instead theories are presented where compact powerhouses of dust-enshrouded star formation lie at the core of AGN, with supernovae exploding roughly once per year within massive nuclear concentrations of gas. This book collects articles from a timely international conference in Elba, Italy, in 1992; these comprise a thorough review of the most important developments in galactic-scale star formation since the starburst revolution of the late 1980s. This text will introduce graduate students to this exciting area and keep experts apace with rapid developments in it.
- A thorough review of developments in the study of starbursts
- New starburst models of AGN and theories for large-scale star formation
- Observations of star formation in normal and starburst galaxies and AGN
Reviews & endorsements
'Would expect to find in any self-respecting astronomical libary'. The Observatory
'...a good introduction to the subject of star formation'. The Observatory
Product details
June 1993Hardback
9780521444125
413 pages
255 × 179 × 22 mm
0.905kg
147 b/w illus. 15 tables
Unavailable - out of print March 2008
Table of Contents
- Foreword
- List of participants
- Introduction
- Part I. Gas and Stars in Normal Galaxies
- Part II. AGN and Starbursts
- Part III. Stellar Energy Input
- Part IV. Scenarios for large scale SF
- Closing remarks.
