SSPSF model
The SSPSF (stochastic self-propagating star formation) model of star formation was proposed by Mueller & Arnett[1] in 1976, generalized afterward by Gerola & Seiden[2] in 1978 and Gerola, Seiden, & Schulman[3] in 1980. This model proposes that star formation propagates via the action of shock waves produced by stellar winds and supernovae that compose the interstellar medium.
SSPSF processes were demonstrated in an early prototype ("Gaslight")[4] of the 2008 video game Spore.
References
- ^ Mueller, M. W. (December 1976). "Propagating star formation and irregular structure in spiral galaxies". The Astrophysical Journal. 210: 670–678. Bibcode:1976ApJ...210..670M. doi:10.1086/154873.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Gerola, H. (July 1978). "Stochastic star formation and spiral structure of galaxies". The Astrophysical Journal. 223: 129–135, 137, 139. Bibcode:1978ApJ...223..129G. doi:10.1086/156243.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Gerola, H. (December 1980). "Theory of dwarf galaxies". The Astrophysical Journal. 242: 517–527. Bibcode:1980ApJ...242..517G. doi:10.1086/158485.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ "Play with our Prototypes - Gaslight". Eu.spore.com. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
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