PDR Model : Test and fit observed data Obtained by Herschel PACS

  • Yun, Hyeong-Sik (Department of Astronomy and Space Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Jeong-Eun (Department of Astronomy and Space Science, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Seokho (Department of Astronomy and Space Science, Kyung Hee University)
  • Published : 2014.10.13

Abstract

We utilized a 2-D PDR code developed by Lee et al. (2014) to explore the observed OH line fluxes toward embedded protostars. This 2-D PDR code combines self-consistently the FUV radiative transfer, gas-energetics, chemistry, and line radiative transfer. We modeled two sources, GSS30-IRS1 and Elias29, which show conspicuous line emission in the Herschel/PACS wavelength range. The physical and chemical structure for a given embedded source was derived by fitting the PACS CO line fluxes. After exploring various parameter spaces, we conclude that IR-pumping effect either by the central IR source and dust in-situ is insignificant for OH emission, unlike previous studies. We here present a possible solution for the observed OH fluxes, which require a high OH abundance and temperature at the inner-part of the UV heated cavity wall.

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