Theories of the initial mass function

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2010-11-11

arxiv.org/abs/1011.2717v2

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Galaxy Astrophysics

Invited review for IAU symposium 270 'Computational star formation', Ed., J. Alves, B. Elmegreen, J. Girart, V. Trimble

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We review the various theories which have been proposed along the years to explain the origin of the stellar initial mass function. We pay particular attention to four models, namely the competitive accretion and the theories based respectively on stopped accretion, MHD shocks and turbulent dispersion. In each case, we derive the main assumptions and calculations that support each theory and stress their respective successes and failures or difficulties.

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