Simulating molecular cloud regulated star formation in galaxies

This thesis is primarily concerned with understanding the process of galaxy formation via the simulation of the interstellar medium, star formation and supernova feedback. In order to probe galaxy formation it is necessary that we first obtain a basic knowledge of the cosmological framework in which...

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Main Author: Booth, Craig Martin
Published: Durham University 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.440205