Kavli Affiliate: Andrey V. Kravtsov | First 5 Authors: Andrey V. Kravtsov, , , , | Summary: One of the most puzzling properties of observed galaxies is the universality of the empirical correlation between the star formation rate and average gas surface density on kiloparsec scales (the Schmidt law). In this study I present results […]
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