Studies of Dense Cores with ALMA
arXiv:astro-ph/0702691 · doi:10.1007/s10509-007-9630-5
Abstract
Dense cores are the simplest star-forming sites that we know, but despite their simplicity, they still hold a number of mysteries that limit our understanding of how solar-type stars form. ALMA promises to revolutionize our knowledge of every stage in the life of a core, from the pre-stellar phase to the final disruption by the newly born star. This contribution presents a brief review of the evolution of dense cores and illustrates particular questions that will greatly benefit from the increase in resolution and sensitivity expected from ALMA
6 pages, 2 figures, to appear in Astrophysics and Space Science, special issue of "Science with ALMA: a new era for Astrophysics" conference, ed. Dr. Bachiller
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