Abstract
We summarize recent theoretical work addressing the role of magnetic fields in the process of star formation. First, we concentrate on the efficiency of magnetic braking during cloud collapse and its consequences on the formation of centrifugally supported disks around young stars. Then, we relate this issue to the well-known magnetic flux problem of star formation, and we show that the introduction of non-ideal MHD effects is a necessary step toward the development of self-consistent models for the collapse of molecular clouds and the formation and evolution of accretion disks around young stars.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 143-148 |
| Journal | Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica: Serie de Conferencias |
| Volume | 36 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Magnetic Fields in the Universe II: From Laboratory and Stars to the Primordial Universe - Cozumel, Mexico Duration: 28 Jan 2008 → 1 Feb 2008 http://www.astroscu.unam.mx/congresos/mfu2/ |
Research Keywords
- ISM: clouds
- ISM: magnetic fields
- MHD
- Planetary systems: protoplanetary disks
- Stars: formation
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