Physics
Scientific paper
Nov 2000
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Ionized Gaseous Nebulae. Mexico City November 21- 24, 2000, meeting abstract
Physics
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Scientific paper
Observations with the Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) provide a means to assess important properties of the plasma in gaseous nebulae, including planetary nebulae (PNs). We present some results for average electron densities that have been determined from the flux ratios of several fine-structure, infrared emission lines. Because the ISO spectroscopic aperture was always at least as large as 14" x 20", these represent macroscopic measurements for our sample of PNs. There are some instances of the observed line flux ratio being clearly out of range of the theoretical predictions using current atomic data. Then the ISO data cannot presently be used with these atomic data to derive electron density, but rather provide direction for needed improvements in the atomic collision strengths.
Colgan Sean J. W.
Dufour Reginald James
Harrington Patrick J.
Levine Deborah Anne
Liao Albert
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