The mass spectrum of interstellar clouds

Details The mass spectrum of interstellar clouds The mass spectrum of interstellar clouds

Apr 1979

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Astrophysical Journal, Part 1, vol. 229, Apr. 15, 1979, p. 567-577.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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Astronomical Models, Interstellar Gas, Mass Spectra, Nebulae, Microwave Spectra, Molecular Collisions, Statistical Analysis

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It is argued that the massive molecular clouds observed are produced by a process of growth via cloud-cloud collisions. Cloud mass spectra are calculated based on this model. A preliminary comparison between the theoretical results and observations suggests that the lifetime of molecular clouds is more than 2 x 10 to the 8th years. Implications of this result are discussed.

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