2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/8567We discuss several categories of models which may explain the IMF, including the possible role of turbulence and magnetic fields.7 pages, a Discussion paper to appear in IMF@50, eds. E. Corbelli, F. Palla, and H. Zinnecker, Kluwer, Astrophysics and Space Science LibraryAstrophysicstext