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Turbulence and the stability of molecular clouds (1980)

Fleck, R. C., Jr.

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Publication Date: 2011-08-18

Description: Molecular clouds may be stabilized against gravitational collapse by the turbulent velocity field within them. It is suggested that the energy derived from differential galactic rotation can maintain the turbulent flow in the interstellar medium. The characteristic decay time for interstellar turbulence is found to be about 10-billion years. The rate and efficiency of star formation in giant molecular clouds reflect the stochastic nature of turbulence.

Keywords: ASTROPHYSICS

Type: Astrophysical Journal; vol. 242

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