Workshop on atomic physics data and their importance for the modelling of spectra in astrophysics
Abstract
Spectroscopy makes an essential contribution to the study of a myriad of astronomical sources, ranging from the Sun to the most distant quasars. Modelling of the emission and/or absorption line spectra of such sources provides a wealth of information on their fundamental properties, including (but not limited to) velocity, temperature, particle density and chemical composition. It is essential that young researchers gain some expertise, so that they may be in a position to fully exploit the current and future spectroscopic instrumentation that is available to support their research programs. Young researchers also need to understand spectral modelling codes such as CHIANTI and CLOUDY, so that they use these appropriately and not as simple ‘black boxes’.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 23, 2016
- Source ID
- FA95501510420
Entities
People
- Francis Keenan
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force