Clustered Star Formation: A Review

Abstract

In this contribution I present a review of star formation in clusters. I begin by discussing the various definitions of what constitutes a star cluster, and then compare the outcome of star formation (IMF, multiplicity, mass segregation and structure and morphology) in different star-forming regions. I also review recent numerical models of star formation in clusters, before ending with a summary of the potential effects of dynamical evolution in star clusters.

6 pages, invited review to appear in the proceedings of 'The Labyrinth of Star Formation', Crete, 18-22 June 2012

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