Computer Science
Scientific paper
May 2007
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2007sptz.prop40354j&link_type=abstract
Spitzer Proposal ID #40354
Computer Science
Scientific paper
Ample evidence suggests that Infrared Dark Clouds (IRDCs) host the very earliest stages of high-mass star formation and cluster formation. Our multiwavelength studies show that all IRDCs contain compact cores, and that about 1/3 of these cores show unambiguous signs of star-formation. In a previous archival proposal, we used the GLIMPSE survey to identify 444 active IRDC cores of known distance by finding slightly extended regions of enhanced 4.5 micron emission. We now propose to use MIPSGAL to directly detect the embedded protostars in these active cores via their 24 micron emission. Because the distances are known, we can estimate the luminosity of the embedded protostars and compare the derived luminosity function with standard initial mass functions. This project should increase the number of known high-mass protostars by at least an order of magnitude.
Chambers Edward
Jackson James
Rathborne Jill
Stojimirovic Irena
No associations
LandOfFree
Protostars in Infrared Dark Clouds 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 Protostars in Infrared Dark Clouds, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Protostars in Infrared Dark Clouds will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1749023