Initial Conditions for the Origin of dense super star clusters
Hans Zinnecker
UAutonoma de Chile, Santiago de Chile, CL
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The formation of dense super star clusters like R136 in the LMC is an unsolved
problem in star formation, not only occurring in present day starbursts but
also relevant for the origin of globular clusters in the early universe.
Cloud-cloud collisions have been suggested
as one of the dynamical mechanisms to form these heavily bound clusters.
We discuss the initial conditions needed to form such dissipative structures
and the evolution (cooling) of the ensuing gravitationally trapped HII regions
which may lead to second generation star formation in progenitors of globular
clusters.
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Suggested Session:
High-Mass Star Formation
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