A simple model for heavy element enrichment in the intergalactic medium is examined. The dependence of the heavy element abundance in the intergalactic medium on star formation processes in primary galaxies is studied. The results are in agreement with observational data on the abundance of heavy elements in La-clouds.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)415-421
Number of pages7
JournalAstrophysics
Volume46
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2003

    Scopus subject areas

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

    Research areas

  • IGM: abundances, IGM: clouds

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