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Physical Processes in the Interstellar Medium

2015; Springer Nature; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1007/978-3-662-47890-5_2

1861-8227

Ralf S. Klessen, Simon C. O. Glover,

Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena

Understanding the physical processes that govern the dynamical behavior of theISM|seeInterstellar medium Interstellar medium (ISM) interstellar medium (ISM) is central to much of modern astronomy and astrophysics. The ISM is the primary galactic repository out of which stars are born and into which they deposit energy, momentum and enriched material as they die. It constitutes the anchor point of the galactic matter cycle, and as such is the key to a consistent picture of galaxy formation and evolution. The dynamics of the ISM determines where and when stars form. Similarly, the properties of the planets and planetary systems around these stars are intimately connected to the properties of their host stars and the details of their formation process.