The Infrared Emission Bands
Abstract
Up to 10% of the total power output of star-forming galaxies is emitted in the infrared emission features at 3.3, 6.2, 7.7, 8.6 and 11.2 μm. Here, I will review the spectral characteristics of these IR emission bands, their dependence on the local environment, the implications for the physical and chemical characteristics of the carriers, and their applicability as a diagnostic tool.
- Publication:
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The Diffuse Interstellar Bands
- Pub Date:
- February 2014
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2014IAUS..297..187P
- Keywords:
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- infrared emission features;
- ISM: molecules;
- ISM: lines and bands;
- (stars:) circum-stellar matter;
- infrared: general;
- astrochemistry