Radiative Transfer Models of the Galactic Center

Radiative Transfer Models of the Galactic Center

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Main Author: Schlawin, Everett A.
Language:English
Published: Oberlin College Honors Theses / OhioLINK 2009
Subjects:
Astrophysics
Inner Galaxy
Radiative Transfer
Turbulence
Milky Way Galaxy
Herschel
Velocity Centroids
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=oberlin1249300204
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-oberlin12493002042021-08-03T05:42:16Z Radiative Transfer Models of the Galactic Center Schlawin, Everett A. Astrophysics Inner Galaxy Astrophysics Radiative Transfer Turbulence Milky Way Galaxy Herschel Velocity Centroids <p>This thesis discusses research being done to understand the inner parts of the Milky Way Galaxy. We already know that there are dense star clouds, a supermassive black hole, and a large bar structure, but much of the inner galaxy is shrouded in mystery. Dust absorption, for one thing, prevents us from seeing the galactic center directly with our eyes. </p><p>To help understand the elusive inner Milky Way, we examine radio telescope data taken in Antarctica by Oberlin College Professor Chris Martin. His gigahertz radio observations were already analyzed to help understand how gas funnels into the Milky Way's supermassive black hole. We study this data further to characterize turbulence and predict how hot or cold the gas is. </p><p>The analysis of this data will also help prepare for the next thing: Herschel Space Observatory. This European telescope is scheduled to be launched in late April and will begin taking data in the fall of 2009. Chris Martin was granted 125 hours of observation time on the telescope to study the Inner Milky Way.</p> 2009 English text Oberlin College Honors Theses / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=oberlin1249300204 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=oberlin1249300204 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Astrophysics
Inner Galaxy
Astrophysics
Radiative Transfer
Turbulence
Milky Way Galaxy
Herschel
Velocity Centroids
spellingShingle Astrophysics
Inner Galaxy
Astrophysics
Radiative Transfer
Turbulence
Milky Way Galaxy
Herschel
Velocity Centroids
Schlawin, Everett A.
Radiative Transfer Models of the Galactic Center
author Schlawin, Everett A.
author_facet Schlawin, Everett A.
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title Radiative Transfer Models of the Galactic Center
title_short Radiative Transfer Models of the Galactic Center
title_full Radiative Transfer Models of the Galactic Center
title_fullStr Radiative Transfer Models of the Galactic Center
title_full_unstemmed Radiative Transfer Models of the Galactic Center
title_sort radiative transfer models of the galactic center
publisher Oberlin College Honors Theses / OhioLINK
publishDate 2009
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