Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Dec 1993
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993a%26a...280...76k&link_type=abstract
Astronomy and Astrophysics (ISSN 0004-6361), vol. 280, no. 1, p. 76-84
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
12
Active Galaxies, Emission Spectra, Far Infrared Radiation, Infrared Astronomy, Infrared Sources (Astronomy), Line Spectra, Luminosity, Mass Distribution, Optical Properties, Red Shift, Temperature Distribution, Galactic Evolution, Galactic Structure, Interacting Galaxies, Quasars, Starburst Galaxies
Scientific paper
We describe and discuss the optical and FIR properties of a sample of infrared luminous galaxies. The details of a subsample of eight objects as well as the optical identification of all 99 sources are given in two previous papers. Here we present the redshift and luminosity distributions and derive temperature and mass range of the IR emitting dust. Furthermore a summary of the optical line characteristics and spatial extent of line emission is given. Our analysis of the morphological peculiarities and the spectroscopic data strongly argue for interaction as the most likely trigger mechanism of the enhanced activity. Starbursts are the most general heating source and excitation scenario for our sample. We have found four new ultra-luminous IR galaxies in our survey and discuss their stage within the evolutionary scenario from starburst galaxies to quasars.
Elsaesser Hans
Klaas Ulrich
No associations
LandOfFree
A sample of optically faint infrared luminous galaxies does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with A sample of optically faint infrared luminous galaxies, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and A sample of optically faint infrared luminous galaxies will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-777433