Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2006-10-06
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
6 pgs., 2 figs., proceedings of IAU Symp. 237, Triggered Star Formation in a Turbulent ISM, eds. B. G. Elmegreen & J. Palous
Scientific paper
10.1017/S1743921307001664
Selected results from recent studies of star formation in galaxies at different stages of interaction are reviewed. Recent results from the Spitzer Space Telescope are highlighted. Ideas on how large-scale driving of star formation in interacting galaxies might mesh with our understanding of star formation in isolated galaxies and small scale mechanisms within galaxies are considered. In particular, there is evidence that on small scales star formation is determined by the same thermal and turbulent processes in cool compressed clouds as in isolated galaxies. If so, this affirms the notion that the primary role of large-scale dynamics is to gather and compress the gas fuel. In gas-rich interactions this is generally done with increasing efficiency through the merger process.
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