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The mass function of dense molecular cores and the origin of the IMF

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: Context.Stars form in the cold dense cores of interstellar molecular clouds and the detailed knowledge of the spectrum of masses of such cores is clearly a key for the understanding of the origin of the IMF. To date, observations have presented somewhat contradictory evidence relating to this issue.

Source: Astronomy and Astrophysics

DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361:20066389

Authors: J. Alves, M. Lombardi, C. J. Lada

Institutions: Calar Alto Observatory, European Southern Observatory, Harvard University, Center for Astrophysics Harvard & Smithsonian

Language: English

Topic: Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, California Institute of Technology

Award: MEASURING THE INTERNAL STRUCTURE & PHYSICAL CONDIT IONS IN STAR & PLANET FORMING CLOUD CORES: TOWARD