Magnetic fields in Proto Planetary Nebulae

L. Sabin, Q. Zhang, A. A. Zijlstra, N. A. Patel, R. Vázquez, B. A. Zauderer, M. E. Contreras, P. F. Guillén

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    Abstract

    The role of magnetic field in late type stars such as proto-planetary and planetary nebulae (PPNe/PNe), is poorly known from an observational point of view. We present submillimetric observations realized with the Submillimeter Array (SMA) which unveil the dust continuum polarization in the envelopes of two well known PPNe: CRL 618 and OH 231.8+4.2. Assuming the current grain alignment theory, we were then able to trace the geometry of the magnetic field. © International Astronomical Union 2014.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Astronomical Union|Proc. Int. Astron. Union
    PublisherCambridge University Press
    Pages398-399
    Number of pages1
    Volume9
    ISBN (Print)9781107044982
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

    Publication series

    NameIAU Symposium

    Keywords

    • dust
    • magnetic field
    • polarization
    • Proto-Planetary nebulae

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