Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2002-10-02
Astrophys.J. 570 (2002) L1-L4
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
8 pages, 2 postscript figures, published in ApJL
Scientific paper
10.1086/340830
The measurement of the Star Formation Rate density of the Universe is of prime importance in understanding the formation and evolution of galaxies. The [OII]3727 emission line flux, easy to measure up to z~1.4 within deep redshift surveys in the optical and up to z~5.4 in the near infrared, offers a reliable means of characterizing the star formation properties of high-z objects. In order to provide the high-z studies with a local reference, we have measured total [OII]3727 fluxes for the well analyzed local sample of star-forming galaxies from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid Survey. This data is used to derive the [OII]3727 luminosity function for local star-forming galaxies. When compared with similar luminosity densities published for redshift up to z~1, the overall evolution already observed in the star formation activity of the Universe is confirmed.
Aragon--Salamanca A.
Gallego Jesus
Garcia-Dabo Cesar Enrique
Rego M.
Zamorano Jaime
No associations
LandOfFree
The [OII]3727 Luminosity Function of the Local Universe 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 The [OII]3727 Luminosity Function of the Local Universe, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The [OII]3727 Luminosity Function of the Local Universe will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-164664