Metallicity distribution function
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metallicity-distribution-function-279-7831989
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Metallicity distribution function
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The metallicity distribution function is an important concept in stellar and galactic evolution. It is a curve of what proportion of stars have a particular metallicity of a population of stars such as in a cluster or galaxy. MDFs are used to test different theories of galactic evolution. Much of the iron in a star will have come from earlier type Ia supernovae. Other [alpha] metals can be produced in core collapse supernovae.
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Distribution within a group of stars of the ratio of iron to hydrogen in a star
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallicity_distribution_function
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2022-07-16T22:41:17Z
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