On the shape of the mass-function of dense clumps in the Hi-GAL fields

Author: Olmi L.   Anglés-Alcázar D.   Elia D.   Molinari S.   Montier L.   Pestalozzi M.   Pezzuto S.   Polychroni D.   Ristorcelli I.   Rodon J.   Schisano E.   Smith M. D.   Testi L.   Thompson M.  

Publisher: Edp Sciences

E-ISSN: 1432-0746|551|issue|A111-A111

ISSN: 0004-6361

Source: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vol.551, Iss.issue, 2013-03, pp. : A111-A111

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Abstract

Context. Stars form in dense, dusty clumps of molecular clouds, but little is known about their origin and evolution. In particular, the relationship between the mass distribution of these clumps (also known as the clump mass function or CMF) and the stellar initial mass function (IMF), is still poorly understood.

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