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The Evolution of Giant Molecular Clouds

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 August 2015

Colin Norman  and
Joseph Silk
Colin Norman
Affiliation:
Huygens Laboratory, University of Leiden
Joseph Silk
Affiliation:
Department of Astronomy, University of California, Berkeley

Abstract

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We discuss the origin, lifetime, destruction, spatial distribution and relation to star formation of giant molecular clouds. A coagulation model including the effects of spiral density wave shocks is described. We explore implications for CO observations of external galaxies. The collective effects of OB star winds and supernova remnants in disrupting clouds are considered.

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Research Article
Information
Symposium - International Astronomical Union , Volume 87: Interstellar Molecules , 1980 , pp. 137 - 149
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Copyright © Reidel 1980 

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