SED modeling of Young Massive Stars
| dc.creator | Robitaille, Thomas P. | |
| dc.date | 2007-11-27 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-07T08:45:45Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-07-07T08:45:45Z | |
| dc.description | In this contribution, I review the applications and potential limitations of the spectral energy distribution fitting tool that I have developed, with a strong emphasis on the limits to which this tool can be used to improve our understanding of massive star formation. I discuss why our current grid of models cannot be used to distinguish between the several competing theories of massive star formation. I also discuss stellar mass determinations, artificial correlations between parameters in the grid of models, multiplicity, confusion, dust assumptions, and unique fits. I briefly review the improvements we intend to carry out for our next grid of models, which will eliminate many of these limitations. Finally, I show examples of applications of this tool to massive young stars. | |
| dc.description | 8 Pages, 3 Figures, to appear in the proceedings for "Massive Star Formation: Observations confront Theory 2007" | |
| dc.identifier | https://arxiv.org/abs/0711.4369 | |
| dc.identifier | http://arxiv.org/abs/0711.4369 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/143060 | |
| dc.subject | Astrophysics | |
| dc.title | SED modeling of Young Massive Stars | |
| dc.type | text |