Description
Molecules can be used as tracers for various quantities in various astronomical objects. The stability, variety, and ubiquity of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) make them especially useful as these astronomical tools. In this work, the model ALPAHCAS is presented that accurately calculates the mid-infrared spectra of PAHs. These spectra are then used for various applications. One of these, being presented here, is the use of the 6.2 micron feature as a novel size tracer.
| Talk category | NOVA Network 2 |
|---|---|
| Preference for a talk or poster | Poster |
Primary author
Lars Reems
(University of Amsterdam)
Co-authors
Alessandra Candian
(Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy)
Inga Kamp
(Kapteyn Astronomical Institute)
Prof.
Wybren Jan Buma
