High-Velocity Outflows from Eddington-Limited Starbursts
Abstract
We present results on high-velocity, galactic-scale outflows associated with compact starbursts. These galaxies have star-formation rate surface densities approaching the Eddington limit from radiation pressure on dust grains. We argue that ejective feedback from massive stars and supernovae is capable of producing the >1000 km/s outflows we observe. These results have important implications for how star formation feedback regulates the cold gas supply in galaxies.
- Publication:
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American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #221
- Pub Date:
- January 2013
- Bibcode:
- 2013AAS...22141804D