4 citations · 4 across the 3 of their papers we have counts for
3 papers
astro-ph2005
Global Star Formation from z=5e-8 to z=20
Leo Blitz
Starting with the assertion that the problem of isolated, single star formation is essentially solved, this paper examines some of the missing steps needed to go from there to unde…
astro-ph2004★ 4 cited
The Initial Mass Function of GMCs
Leo Blitz, Erik Rosolowsky
The properties of GMCs in several Local Group galaxies are quantified and compared. It is found that the mass spectrum of GMCs varies from galaxy to galaxy. The variations are sign…
astro-ph2004
GMC Formation in M33: the Role of Pressure
Leo Blitz, Erik Rosolowsky
We present a complete map of the Giant Molecular Clouds in M33 and show that they lie exclusively on filaments of HI. The GMCs are localized on the extended HI filaments, and HI fi…