Statistics – Computation
Scientific paper
Mar 1992
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992apj...388...64w&link_type=abstract
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1 (ISSN 0004-637X), vol. 388, March 20, 1992, p. 64-81.
Statistics
Computation
18
Computational Astrophysics, Cooling Flows (Astrophysics), Elliptical Galaxies, Galactic Clusters, Turbulence Models, Astronomical Models, Gravitational Effects, Laminar Flow, Star Formation
Scientific paper
Turbulent models of cooling flows for individual galaxies and for clusters of galaxies have been calculated. Turbulence has been included in the numerical models in the form of viscosity and heat conduction. The effects of the form of the gravitational potential, mass loss from the flow, the mass flux of the flow, and the intercluster gas temperature have been investigated. The formation of predominantly low-mass stars has been found to arise naturally from a study of the turbulent cascade. A model for the cooling flow centered on M87 has been calculated, and it has been found to fit the observational X-ray surface brightness data well. In addition, the turbulent model predicts the formation of star clusters around M87 with masses ranging from those of globular clusters to those of dwarf galaxies. The theory predicts a peak in the mass function near the globular cluster mass.
Henriksen Richard N.
Westbury Catherine F.
No associations
LandOfFree
Turbulence in cooling flows does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Turbulence in cooling flows, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Turbulence in cooling flows will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1215454