Unlocking the Fountain of Youth: The Turbulent Formation of Stellar Clusters
In a recent study, scientists have identified a stellar fountain of youth: a process of turbulent formation in young star clusters. The findings suggest that star clusters are able to maintain their youthful vigor despite being in a turbulent environment. This has implications for our understanding of stellar evolution and the long-term stability of star clusters.
The study, published in Nature Astronomy, looked at the formation and evolution of star clusters in the Orion nebula, a large stellar nursery in our Milky Way galaxy. The researchers used computer simulations to investigate how turbulence affects the formation and evolution of star clusters. They found that, rather than having a detrimental effect, turbulence actually helps to maintain the youth of star clusters. This is because the turbulence helps to replenish the star-forming gas and dust, allowing stars to form in the cluster over time. This means that, contrary to prior assumptions, star clusters can remain active and vibrant despite being in a turbulent environment.
source: Phys.org