Notes on Star Formation: A Primer for Stellar Formation

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The discussion centers around the document titled "Notes on Star Formation," which serves as a comprehensive primer on stellar formation. It is specifically designed for individuals seeking an advanced understanding of the subject, particularly those comfortable with complex mathematical concepts. The document is available at http://arxiv.org/abs/1511.03457 and is recommended for its depth and rigor. Participants express appreciation for the resource, acknowledging its challenging nature.

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  • Knowledge of stellar evolution concepts
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Astrophysicists, graduate students in physics, and researchers focusing on stellar formation and evolution will benefit from this discussion.

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Here; http://arxiv.org/abs/1511.03457, Notes on Star Formation, is a primer for those with an unnatural desire for a graduate level textbook discussion of stellar formation. Fair warning, it is not for the math challenged.
 
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Thanks. Very nice.

I seem to have a lot of unnatural desires.
 

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