The strong/weak shock transition in cylindrical and planar blast waves
Abstract
A strong burst of star formation can result in the formation of up to ∼10(3) massive stars, which after a time of ∼10(6) yr will have supernova explosions. Depending on the spatial distribution of the supernovae, their combined effect will produce blast waves with different geometries. In this paper, we derive a solution for supernovae going off in a linear distribution (e.g., along a sector of a spiral arm) and also discuss the case of a planar distribution. Finally, we compare the results obtained for a centrally concentrated, a linear and a planar distribution for the supernovae.
- Publication:
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Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica
- Pub Date:
- April 2014
- Bibcode:
- 2014RMxAA..50..145R
- Keywords:
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- galaxies: halos;
- ISM: clouds;
- stars: formation