Binary Populations and Stellar Dynamics in Young Clusters
Abstract
We first summarize work that has been done on the effects of binaries on theoretical population synthesis of stars and stellar phenomena. Next, we highlight the influence of stellar dynamics in young clusters by discussing a few candidate UFOs (unconventionally formed objects) like intermediate mass black holes, η Car, ζ Pup, γ2 Velorum and WR 140.
- Publication:
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Massive Stars as Cosmic Engines
- Pub Date:
- June 2008
- DOI:
- arXiv:
- arXiv:0801.2674
- Bibcode:
- 2008IAUS..250..293V
- Keywords:
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- binaries: close;
- Galaxy: kinematics and dynamics;
- Astrophysics
- E-Print:
- Contributed paper IAU 250: Massive Stars as Cosmic Engines