Theory of dwarf galaxies.
Abstract
Dwarf galaxies are characterized by properties which range from low surface brightness to the high surface brightness blue compact objects. The stochastic self-propagating star formation (SSPSF) model predicts that small systems can undergo a fluctuation which will completely stop propagation of star formation; the small galaxies will be restricted to star formation in a bursting mode of short-lived episodes during SSPSF. The bursting mode produces a star formation rate which varies with time leading to the diverse properties of dwarf galaxies.
- Publication:
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The Astrophysical Journal
- Pub Date:
- December 1980
- DOI:
- 10.1086/158485
- Bibcode:
- 1980ApJ...242..517G
- Keywords:
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- Galactic Evolution;
- Galaxies;
- Star Distribution;
- Stellar Evolution;
- Astronomical Models;
- Brightness Temperature;
- Star Formation Rate;
- Astrophysics