Initial mass function
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initial-mass-function-189-4856098
title:
Initial mass function
text:
In astronomy, the initial mass function (IMF) is an empirical function that describes the initial distribution of masses for a population of stars during star formation. IMF not only describes the formation and evolution of individual stars, it also serves as an important link that describes the formation and evolution of galaxies. The IMF is often given as a probability density function (PDF) that describes the probability of a star that has a certain mass during its formation. It differs from
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wiki
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encyclopedia
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Empirical function in astronomy
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Initial_mass_function
date created:
2005-11-28T16:22:28Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T03:41:18Z
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