Observing planet-bearing disks and disk-embedded planets
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Although massive stars play a critical role in the production of turbulent energy in the ISM, in the formation and destruction of molecular clouds, and ultimately in the dynamical and chemodynamical evolution of galaxies, our understanding of the sequence of events which leads to their formation is still rather limited.
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We discuss concepts for deploying direct detection interferometers in space which are optimized for the wavelength range 40 meu to 500 meu. In particular we introduce two missions in NASA's current strategic plan: SPIRIT (SPace InfraRed Interferometric Telescope) and SPECS (Submillimeter Probe of the Evolution of Cosmic Structure).
Based on ROSAT observations and data obtained with ground-based telescopes, we have carried out an extensive study of the low-mass pre-main-sequence population in Upper Scorpius, the youngest subgroup of the Scorpius-Centaurus OB association.
We present an interferometer design that provides a null at the star and a direct measurement of both visibility amplitude and phase of the planets.
Dust plays a key role in the optical, thermodynamic and gas dynamical behavior of collapsing molecular cores. Because of relative velocities of the individual dust grains, coagulation and shattering can modify the grain size distribution and -- due to corresponding changes in the medium's opacity significantly -- influence the evolution during early phases of star formation.
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The evolution and appearance of protostellar disks can be significantly altered by their UV environment. We follow the evolution after the external UV radiation source has been turned on.
We report the discovery of three proplyd-like structures in the giant HII region NGC 3603.
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Dust plays a key role in the optical, thermodynamic and gas dynamical behavior of collapsing molecular cores. Because of relative velocities of the individual dust grains, coagulation and shattering can modify the grain size distribution and due to corresponding changes in the medium's opacity significantly influence the evolution during early phase of star formation.
Dust plays a key role in the optical, thermodynamic and gas dynamical behavior of collapsing molecular cores.
We review the evidence pertaining to the lifetimes of planet-forming disks and discuss possible disk dispersal mechanisms: 1) viscous accretion of material onto the central source, 2) close stellar encounters, 3) stellar winds, and 4) photoevaporation by ultraviolet radiation.