Local Map of the Interstellar FUV Field
Abstract
The strength of the far-ultraviolet field is an important parameter in determining the chemistry that takes place in star-forming regions. FUV radiation is produced by bright stars in the galaxy and absorbed by interstellar dust. By using newly available maps of the dust distribution, in conjunction with catalogs of stellar positions and spectra, we created a local map of the FUV field ranging from 6-13.6 eV. We find a value of 6.57*10-14 erg/cm3 at the location of the Sun. This value, alongside its spectra, follow previous measurements and estimates of the FUV field at the Sun. We further study the relationship between dust density and energy density.
Subject Area
Astrophysics|Astronomy
Recommended Citation
Lomeli, David Alejandro, "Local Map of the Interstellar FUV Field" (2024). ETD Collection for University of Texas, El Paso. AAI31296304.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/dissertations/AAI31296304