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Luminosity function (astronomy)

In astronomy, a luminosity function gives the number of stars or galaxies per luminosity interval. Luminosity functions are used to study the properties of large groups or classes of objects, such as the stars in clusters or the galaxies in the Local Group.

Measurement, Schechter luminosity function & Main sequence luminosity function

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Schechter luminosity function

MagnitudesIncomplete gamma functionPress–Schechter modelDark matter haloHalo occupation distribution
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Main sequence luminosity function

Main sequenceEvolutionary modelsSolar neighbourhoodSmall Magellanic Cloud
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White dwarf luminosity function

White dwarfPhysicsGalaxy
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AstronomyStarsGalaxiesLuminosityClusters
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Main sequence luminosity function

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luminosity function stars galaxies galaxy schechter displaystyle number given per interval alpha gives distribution objects main sequence white dwarf phi

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