Chandra/ACIS Observations of Massive Star Forming Regions

by

Junfeng Wang
Pennsylvania State University

Friday, 18 January 2008
Socialization : 10:15 a.m.
Presentation : 10:30 a.m.
Location: NSSTC, Room 2096
320 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805

Abstract: Chandra/ACIS Observations of Massive Star Forming Regions

Much of the stellar populations inside of the massive star forming regions are poorly studied in the optical and infrared wavelengths because of observational challenges caused by large distance, high extinction, and heavy contamination from unrelated sources. High spatial resolution X-ray images have opened a new window to probe the rich intermediate-mass and low-mass young stellar populations accompanying the massive OB stars in each region. I present Chandra/ACIS observations of two massive star forming complexes, namely the NGC 6357 region and the Rosette Complex, concentrating on the new census of low-mass cluster members and new knowledge of the IMFs. These studies demonstrate the unique power of studying star formation in the X-ray band.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH:
Dr. Wang just completed his PhD at the Pennsylvania State University with Prof. Eric Feigelson and Dr. Leisa Townsley. Before coming to the US, he received a B.Sc. degree (2001) in Astronomy at Nanjing University, China. His research interests include star formation, dust properties, and high energy astrophysics.

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