Diffuse interstellar bands

Details Diffuse interstellar bands Diffuse interstellar bands

Aug 1988

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1988pasp..100..896k&link_type=abstract

Astronomical Society of the Pacific, Publications (ISSN 0004-6280), vol. 100, Aug. 1988, p. 896-916. Research supported by Polsk

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

10

Astronomical Spectroscopy, Interstellar Matter, Molecular Clouds, Calcium, Doppler Effect, Interstellar Extinction, Sodium, Spectral Bands

Scientific paper

The paper presents a review of the observational investigations of the diffuse interstellar bands (DIBs) which, despite being the object of considerable research, remain unidentified since 1921. The review is focused on the most recent investigations done with the aid of solid-state detectors which make it possible to obtain high S/N spectra. It is shown that DIBs may be divided into three (or more) families probably caused by different agents. The observed profiles are usually altered by Doppler splitting when reddened stars are observed through several clouds. Also, single clouds may differ considerably in their optical properties. The paper presents 'intrinsic' (i.e., originating in single clouds) high-resolution profiles of several DIBs. These profiles are not dependent on the structure of the interstellar medium toward the observed objects.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Diffuse interstellar bands 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 Diffuse interstellar bands, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Diffuse interstellar bands will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1695503