Photoevaporation of Clustered Minihalos by Primordial Stars

ORAL

Abstract

The first primordial stars to form in the universe were extremely luminous objects that heavily influenced subsequent star formation in their vicinity. We run 1D and 3D simulations of minihalo evaporation by a Pop III star to ascertain whether its radiation promotes or quenches star formation in the halo. Preliminary results will be presented.

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Authors

  • Joseph Smidt

    Brigham Young University

  • Dan Whalen

    Los Alamos National Laboratory