The temperature of interstellar porous grains

Blanco, A. ; Bussoletti, E.
Springer
Published 1980
ISSN:
1572-946X
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
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Abstract Free-space equilibrium temperatures for porous interstellar grains are computed for different dust sizes and are compared to those expected for homogeneous normal grains for two material candidates: graphite and a lunar silicate. Relevant differences are found with the former, but are essentially negligible with the latter. The results are discussed in terms of the different optical properties produced by the porosity of the grains. The possible astrophysical implications of these findings are also mentioned.
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