Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Nov 2008
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Astronomy and Astrophysics, Volume 490, Issue 2, 2008, pp.665-672
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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Astrochemistry, Ism: Dust, Extinction, Ism: General, Infrared: Ism, Stars: Agb And Post-Agb
Scientific paper
Context: The infrared emission features observed in the mid-infrared wavelength range in astronomical objects, often called the Aromatic Infrared Bands, exhibit differences in shape and position. Three astrophysical spectral classes have been proposed based on the spectral characteristics. The band positions in most sources are similar to those of aromatic materials, however, the exact nature of the emitters is still unknown. Aims: The spectral diversity of the bands provides a clue to the nature of the materials. An evolutionary scenario for the nature of the emitters can be inferred by comparison with laboratory analogues. Methods: The laboratory spectra of a wide range of soot material samples were recorded and a global analysis of the infrared absorption spectra performed. This spectral analysis, allied to the band shape and position variations, were then used to interpret the diversity and evolution of the features in the astronomical spectra. Results: We find correlations between the spectral regions characteristic of the CC and CH modes and use these to shed light on the origin of the infrared emission features. In particular, the observed shift in the position of the 6.2-6.3 μm band is shown to be a key tracer of the evolution of the aliphatic to aromatic component of carbonaceous dust.
Bréchignac Ph.
Cao A.-T.
Carpentier Yvain
Chamaillé Th.
d'Hendecourt Louis
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