Cambridge University Press (CUP), Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, S299(8), p. 163-164, 2013
DOI: 10.1017/s1743921313008211
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AbstractDiscs are a key element in star and planet formation; however, magnetic fields can efficiently transport angular momentum away from the central region of the collapsing core during the dense core collapse, preventing disc formation. We perform numerical simulations of magnetically supercritical collapsing cores with a misalignment between the rotation axis and the magnetic field (Joos et al. 2012) and in a turbulent environment (Joos et al. 2013). The early formation of massive discs can take place at moderate magnetic intensities if the rotation axis is tilted or in a turbulent environment, because of misalignment and turbulent diffusion.