Salpeter initial mass function
GPTKB entity
Statements (19)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
stellar initial mass function
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| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
gptkb:Chabrier_initial_mass_function
gptkb:Kroupa_initial_mass_function |
| gptkbp:appliesTo |
stars
|
| gptkbp:citation |
Salpeter, E.E. 1955, ApJ, 121, 161
|
| gptkbp:describes |
distribution of stellar masses at formation
|
| gptkbp:field |
astrophysics
stellar astronomy |
| gptkbp:form |
power law
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Salpeter initial mass function
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent initial mass function models
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| gptkbp:powerLawExponent |
-2.35
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| gptkbp:proposedBy |
gptkb:Edwin_Salpeter
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| gptkbp:relevantMassRange |
0.1 to 50 solar masses
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
galactic evolution models
stellar population synthesis |
| gptkbp:yearProposed |
1955
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Edwin_Salpeter
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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