Millimeter-Wave Astronomy

by Wall, W. F.; Carrami?na, Alberto; Carraminana, A.; Carrasco, L.; Goldsmith, Paul F.

• ISBN13: 9780792355816
• ISBN10: 0792355814
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-04-01
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Pub

Summary

This book is unique in containing comprehensive, tutorial articles by recognized experts on almost every aspect of millimeter-wavelength astronomy. These include scientific reviews of topics ranging from the solar system, to studies of the milky way and other galaxies, and finally cosmological studies. Articles on molecular structure and using molecules to probe the dense interstellar medium and star formation give a good overview of these important areas of research. A variety of critical astrophysical topics including molecule formation, shocks, magnetic fields, turbulence, and energetics of the dense interstellar medium are covered. In addition to theory and observation, the volume includes very useful articles on experimental techniques, including antennas, receivers, and spectrometers.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
I. INTRODUCTION
A Brief Overview of Millimeter-Wave Astronomy	1	(14)
W.F. Wall
II. SOLAR SYSTEM
Millimeter-wave Spectroscopy in the Solar System	15	(24)
F.P. Schloerb
III. MOLECULAR CLOUDS AND STAR FORMATION IN THE GALAXY
Molecular Clouds and Massive Star Formation in the Galactic Disk	39	(18)
L. Bronfman
Probing Molecular Clouds - Their Density and Structure	57	(38)
P.F. Goldsmith
Interstellar Cloud Structure, Fragmentation, and Protostar Formation	95	(20)
W.D. Langer
Polarimetry and Magnetic Fields	115	(12)
R.H. Hildebrand
Masers	127	(16)
M. Elitzur
Energy Budget and the Virial Theorem in Interstellar Clouds	143	(18)
E. Vazquez-Semadeni
Turbulence in Molecular Clouds	161	(26)
E. Vazquez-Semadeni
Shocks and PDRs	187	(12)
M. Elitzur
Low Mass Star Formation	199	(32)
S. Zhou
New Protostellar Collapse Candidates: An HCO+ Survey of the Class 0 Sources	231	(6)
E.M. Gregersen
N.J. Evans
S. Zhou
M. Choi
1.3mm Dust Continuum Observations of X-ray Selected T Tauri Stars in Ophiuchus	237	(10)
D. Nuernberger
W. Brandner
H.W. Yorke
The Excitation of Molecular Hydrogen in XDRs	247	(10)
R. Gredel
S. Tine
S. Lepp
A. Dalgarno
High Density H2-HII Interfaces in Orion	257	(12)
A. Rodriguez-Franco
J. Martin Pintado
IV. BEYOND THE GALAXY
External Galaxies 1. CO Observations of Galaxies	269	(14)
J.M. Jackson
External Galaxies 2. Other Molecular Lines, Recombination Lines, and Continuum	283	(14)
J.M. Jackson
Cosmic Microwave Background	297	(22)
P. Mauskopf
Extragalactic and Galactic Submillimetric Emission	319	(10)
G. Lagache
A. Abergel
J.-P. Bernard
F. Boulanger
F.-X. Desert
J.-L. Puget
V. CHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
Molecules in Space and Molecular Spectroscopy	329	(12)
E. Herbst
Chemical Processes in Interstellar Space	341	(14)
E. Herbst
Models of Interstellar Chemistry	355	(14)
E. Herbst
Interstellar CH+ - An Outstanding Enigma	369	(10)
R. Gredel
On the Calculation of Rotational Constants of Interstellar Molecules	379	(26)
A. Palma
J.F. Rivas-Silva
A. Flores-Riveros
V. Instrumentation for MM/SUBMM Astronomy
Some Radio Telescope Considerations in Millimeter and Submillimeter Radio Astronomy	405	(20)
P.F. Goldsmith
Millimeter Wave Heterodyne Receivers and Focal Plane Arrays	425	(22)
N.R. Erickson
Spectrometers for Radio Telescopes	447	(12)
E. Scalise
Millimeter Wave Bolometers	459
P. Mauskopf