Physics
Scientific paper
Oct 2001
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American Physical Society, Texas Section Fall Meeting, October 4-6, 2001 Fort Worth, Texas Meeting ID: TSF01, abstract #BB.004
Physics
Scientific paper
Luminous blue compact galaxies (LBCs) are a class of objects in the local universe exhibiting an intense episode of massive star formation. Their overall luminosity indicates these systems are not dwarf galaxies, while their unusually blue optical colors, 0.4 < (B-V) < 0.6, distinguishes them from the ultra-luminous infrared sources, also believed to be extreme starburst systems. The nature of these objects, and the starburst triggering mechanisms are poorly known. LBCs are of interest because they may be the best local analogues to galaxies forming at high redshift, and can serve as templates for exploring the evolution of galaxies over cosmic time. Multiwavelength observations can be obtained at high spatial and spectral resolution, permitting the processes of galaxy assembly to be examined in great detail. We have begun a study of a well-defined sample of LBCs, and will report on their optical morphologies, thermal infrared properties, and our plans for further observations.
Appleby Heather
Fanelli Michael
Marcum Pamela
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