The density structure and star formation rate of non-isothermal polytropic turbulence
The density structure and star formation rate of non-isothermal polytropic turbulence
The interstellar medium of galaxies is governed by supersonic turbulence, which likely controls the star formation rate (SFR) and the initial mass function (IMF). Interstellar turbulence is non-universal, with a wide range of Mach numbers, magnetic fields strengths and driving mechanisms. Although some of these parameters were explored, most previous …