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(How) Do stars form from disk accretion?

Lee Hartmann
UM, Ann Arbor MI, US
It seems likely that stars accrete most of their mass from disks, but how much mass, on what timescales, and what drives the accretion isn't clear. I will review some of the recent observational constraints and suggest some avenues for further exploration.
Collaborators:
J. Bae, UFlorida, US
Key publication

Relevant topic(s):
Accretion
Disks
Relevant Big Question:
How do stars accrete their mass?