Comparing the statistics of interstellar turbulence in simulations and observations Solenoidal versus compressive turbulence forcing

• Published in: Astronomy and astrophysics (Berlin) Vol. 512; p. A81
• Main Authors: Federrath, C., Roman-Duval, J., Klessen, R. S., Schmidt, W., Mac Low, M.-M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Les Ulis EDP Sciences 01.03.2010
• Subjects: Astronomy; Earth, ocean, space; Exact sciences and technology; ISM: kinematics and dynamics; Numerical method; Column density; methods: numerical; Massive stars; Probability density; Divergences; methods: statistical; Star formation; Dynamics; Kinematics; Standard deviation; Density fluctuation; ISM: clouds; Forcing; Mach number; Turbulence; Statistical moment; Molecular clouds; Dispersion relations; Digital simulation; hydrodynamics; Density distribution; Variance analysis; Velocity dispersion; Intermittency; Statistical method; Hydrodynamic model; Principal component analysis