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Theoretical Distributions of Short-Lived Radionuclides for Star Formation in Molecular Clouds
M. Fatuzzo, F. C. Adams
Short-lived radioactive nulcei (half-life Myr) influence the formation of stars and planetary systems by providing sources of heating and ionization. Whereas many pr…
Universes without the Weak Force: Astrophysical Processes with Stable Neutrons
E. Grohs, Alex R. Howe, Fred C. Adams
We investigate a class of universes in which the weak interaction is not in operation. We consider how astrophysical processes are altered in the absence of weak forces, including…
Background X-ray Radiation Fields Produced by Young Embedded Star Clusters
Fred Adams, Marco Fatuzzo, Lisa Holden
Most star formation in our galaxy occurs within embedded clusters, and these background environments can affect the star and planet formation processes occurring within them. In tu…
An Investigation of the Loss of Planet-Forming Potential in Intermediate Sized Young Embedded Star Clusters
Lisa Holden, Edward Landis, Jeremy Spitzig +1
A large fraction of stars forming in our galaxy are born within clusters embedded in giant molecular clouds. In these environments, the background UV radiation fields impinging upo…
Stability of Magnetized Disks and Implications for Planet Formation
Susana Lizano, Daniele Galli, Mike J. Cai +1
This paper considers gravitational perturbations in geometrically thin disks with rotation curves dominated by a central object, but with substantial contributions from magnetic pr…
Young stellar clusters and star formation throughout the Galaxy
Eric Feigelson, Fred Adams, Lori Allen +22
Most stars are born in rich young stellar clusters (YSCs) embedded in giant molecular clouds. The most massive stars live out their short lives there, profoundly influencing their…