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Effects of Magnetic Fields on the Gaseous Structures in Spiral Galaxies

  • Kim, Yonghwi;Kim, Woong-Tae
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.40 no.1
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    • pp.48.4-49
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    • 2015
  • Stellar spiral arms and magnetic fields in disk galaxies are important in the formation of gaseous structures such as spurs/feathers and wiggles as well as in angular momentum transport between stars and gas. We present our recent results of global magnetohydrodynamic simulations to study nonlinear responses of self-gravitating and magnetized gas to an imposed stellar spiral potential. We vary the arm strength, the arm pattern speed, and magnetic field strength to explore various galactic situations. Magnetic fields not only reduce the peak density of galactic spiral shocks but also make angular momentum transport more efficient via magnetic pressure and tension forces. The extent and shapes of gaseous arms as well as the radial mass drift rate depend rather sensitively on the magnetic field strength. The wiggle instability apparent in unmagnetized models is suppressed with increasing magnetic field strength, while magnetic fields promote the development of magneto-Jeans instability of the arms and magnetic islands in between arms. We quantify the angular momentum transport by spiral shocks, focusing on the effects of magnetic fields. We also present physical interpretations of our numerical results and discuss astronomical implications of our findings.

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The CTIO 4m UBVI & $H{\alpha}$ photometry and spatial variation of the reddening law in the ${\eta}$ Carina nebula

  • Hur, Hyeonoh;Sung, Hwan Kyung;Lim, Beomdu;Chun, Moo-Young;Sohn, Sangmo Tony
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.40 no.1
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    • pp.71.3-71.3
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    • 2015
  • Deep UBVI and $H{\alpha}$ photometry of the ${\eta}$ Carina nebula, one of the brightest nebulae on the sky, was obtained with the CTIO 4m telescope and MOSAIC II CCD Camera to determine the initial mass function down to low-mass (~1 M¤) stars. We modified the spatial variation coefficients in transformation relations of the MOSAIC II CCD. From the cross-identification of optical sources with previous surveys in X-ray, near-infrared, and mid-infrared, a clear PMS sequence is revealed in the optical color-magnitude diagrams down to V=23 mag. Our previous SSO 1m UBVI data for Trumpler 14 (Tr 14) and Trumpler 16 (Tr 16) region, and additional SSO 1m UBVI data for Trumpler 15 (Tr 15) region were combined with the CTIO 4m data to re-examine the reddening law and distance of the young open clusters in the ${\eta}$ Carina nebula. From the new photometric data for Tr 15 region, we report that RV[=AV/E(B-V)], the total-to-selective extinction ratio, decreases from southern part of the nebula (Tr 14 and Tr 16) to northern part (Tr 15) in our field of view.

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NORTH ECLIPTIC POLE WIDE SURVEY

  • Lee, Hyung Mok;Kim, Seong Jin;NEP-Wide Team, NEP-Wide Team
    • Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.129-134
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    • 2012
  • The North Ecliptic Pole (NEP) Wide survey covered about 5.4 $deg^2$, a nearly circular area centered on the NEP, using nine passbands of InfraRed Camera (IRC). We present the photometric properties of the data sets, and the nature of the sources detected in this field. The number of detected sources varied according to the filter band: with about 109,000 sources in the NIR, about 20,000 sources in the MIR-S, and about 16,000 sources seen in the MIR-L channel. The $5{\sigma}$ detection limits are about 21 mag in the NIR and 19.5 - 18.5 mag in the MIR bands in terms of the AB magnitude. 50% completeness levels are about 19.8 mag at $3{\mu}m$, 18.6 mag at $9{\mu}m$, and 18 mag at $18{\mu}m$ band (in AB magnitude), respectively. In order to validate the detected sources, all of them are confirmed by matching tests with those in other bands. The 'star-like' sources, defined by the high stellarity and magnitude cut from the optical ancillary data, appear statistically to have a high probability of being stars. The nature of the various types of extragalactic sources in this field are discussed using the color-color diagrams of the NIR and MIR bands with the redshift tracks of galaxies providing useful guidelines.

AKARI-SDSS-GALEX SURVEYS: SPECTRAL ENERGY DISTRIBUTIONS OF NEARBY GALAXIES

  • Buat, V.;Yuan, F.T.;Takeuchi, T.T.;Giovannoli, E.;Heinis, S.
    • Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.317-320
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    • 2012
  • A sample of nearby galaxies was built from the AKARI/FIS all sky survey cross-correlated with the SDSS and GALEX surveys. The spectral energy distributions from 0.15 to 160 microns of these galaxies are analysed to study dust attenuation and star formation properties. The calibrations of the amount of dust attenuation as a function of the IR-to-UV flux ratio and the FUV-NUV colour are re-investigated: the former one is confirmed to be robust and accurate whereas the use of the FUV-NUV colour to measure dust attenuation is found highly uncertain. The current star formation rate given by the SED fitting process is compared to that directly obtained from the UV and total IR luminosities. It leads to an accurate estimate of dust heating by old stars. We emphasize the importance of such a sample as a reference for IR selected star forming galaxies in the nearby universe.

PATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF STAR FORMATION ACTIVITY ON NGC 253 BY FIR AND RADIO EMISSION LINES

  • Takahashi, H.;Matsuo, H.;Nakanishi, K.
    • Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.261-262
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    • 2012
  • The aim of this research is to reveal the spatial distribution of the star formation activity of nearby galaxies by comparing CO molecular emission lines with the large area observation in far-infrared (FIR) lines. We report the imaging observations of NGC 253 by FIR forbidden lines via FIS-FTS and CO molecular lines from low to high excitation levels with ASTE, which are good tracers of star forming regions or photo-dissociation regions, especially spiral galaxies, in order to derive the information of the physical conditions of the ambient interstellar radiation fields. The combination of spatially resolved FIR and sub-mm data leads to the star formation efficiency within galaxy. The ratio between the FIR luminosity and molecular gas mass, $L_{FIR}/M_{H_2}$, is expected to be proportional to the number of stars formed in the galaxy per unit molecular gas mass and time. Moreover the FIR line ux shows current star formation activity directly. Furthermore these can be systematic and statistical data for star formation history and evolution of spiral galaxies.

[ N2H+ ] OBSERVATIONS OF MOLECULAR CLOUD CORES IN TAURUS

  • TATEMATSU KEN'ICHI
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.38 no.2
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    • pp.279-282
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    • 2005
  • We report the millimeter-wave radio observations of molecular cloud cores in Taurus. The observed line is the $N_2H^+$ emission at 93 GHz, which is known to be less affected by molecular depletion. We have compared starless (IRAS-less) cores with star-forming cores. We found that there is no large difference between starless and star-forming cores, in core radius, linewidth, core mass, and radial intensity profile. Our result is in contrast with the result obtained by using a popular molecular line, in which starless cores are larger and less condensed. We suggest that different results mainly come from whether the employed molecular line is affected by depletion or not. We made a virial analysis, and found that both starless and star-forming cores are not far from the critical equilibrium state, in Taurus. Together with the fact that Taurus cores are almost thermally supported, we conclude that starless Taurus cores evolve to star formation without dissipating turbulence. The critical equilibrium state in the virial analysis corresponds to the critical Bonnor-Ebert sphere in the Bonnor-Ebert analysis (Nakano 1998). It is suggested that the initial condition of the molecular cloud cores/globules for star formation is close to the critical equilibrium state/critical Bonnor-Ebert sphere, in the low-mass star forming region.

CO STUDY OF THE H II REGION SHARPLESS 301

  • JUNG JAE HOON;LEE JUNG-Kyu;YOON TAE SEOG;KANG YONG HEE
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.34 no.3
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    • pp.157-166
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    • 2001
  • The molecular cloud associated with the H II region S301 has been mapped in the J = 1-0 transitions of $^{12}CO$ and $^{13}CO$ using the 13.7 m radio telescope of Taeduk Radio Astronomy Observatory. The cloud is elongated along the north-south direction with two strong emission components facing the H II region. Its total mass is $8.7 {\times} 10^3 M{\bigodot}$. We find a velocity gradient of the molecular gas near the interface with the optical H II region, which may be a signature of interaction between the molecular cloud and the H II region. Spectra of CO, CS, and HCO+ exhibit line splitting even in the densest part of the cloud and suggests the clumpy structure. The radio continuum maps show that the ionzed gas is distributed with some asymmetry and the eastern part of the H II region is obscured by the molecular cloud. We propose that the S301 H II region is at the late stage of the champagne phase, but the second generation of stars has not yet been formed in the postshock layer.

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Ring Embedding in (n.K) Star Graphs with Faulty Nodes (결함 노드를 갖는 (n,K)-스타 그래프에서의 링 임베딩)

  • Chang, Jung-Hwan;Kim, Jin-Soo
    • Journal of KIISE:Computer Systems and Theory
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.22-34
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    • 2002
  • In this paper, we consider ring embeding problem in faulty (n,k) star graphs which is recently proposed as an alternative interconnection network topology, By effectively utilizing such strategies as series of dimension expansions and even distribution of faulty nodes into sub-stars in graph itself. we prove that it is possible to construct a maximal fault-free ring excluding only faulty nodes when the number of faults is no more than n-3 and $n-k{\geq}2$, and also propose an algorithm which can embed the corresponding ring in (n.k)-star graphs This results will be applied into the multicasting applications that the underlying cycle properties on the multi-computer system.

A Study on the Complaining Behavior Type about Consumer Dissatisfaction and Its Discriminant Variables -focused on the Educational Services Services of Private Institute- (소비자불만족에 대한 대응행동 유형과 판별변수에 관한 연구 -학원 교육서비스를 중심으로-)

  • 이은희;민남희
    • Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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    • v.39 no.9
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    • pp.153-174
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    • 2001
  • The objectives of this study were to examine the propensity and to analyze some determinants of complaining behavior about the educational services of private institutes. The survey was conducted by means of self-administered questionnaire with 546 university students Living in Seoul and Cheongjoo. They had an experience of studying in the educational services of private institutes in recent two years. Major findings were as following: (1) The propensity of private complaining behavior about the educational services of private institutes averages 3.36 points out of 5. This score is beyond the middle slightly. Whereas the propensity of pubic complaining behavior is very low. (2) According to the discriminant analysis, tuition fee, information supplied for solving the dissatisfaction, and altitude about the complaining behavior are the determinants to distinguish between complaining/non complains behavior group of private complaining behavior. (3) Information supplied for solving the dissatisfaction, kindness of the stars, the establishment, the way of making tuition fees, the degree of awareness of cost, the attitude about complaining behavior, the confidence of success for complaining behavior are the determinants to distinguish between complaining/non complains behavior group of public complaining behavior.

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A Study on the Symbolic Meaning and Influence of Punk Style (펑크 스타일의 상징적 의미와 영향에 관한 연구)

  • 김순자
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Costume
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    • v.52 no.6
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    • pp.139-164
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    • 2002
  • The objective of this Paper was to identify the internal and external symbols of Punks, and to assess the significance of punk style giving an inspiration to many high fashion designers. For this objective. comprehension on widely discussed idea of punk, furthermore grasping the internal and external form by inquiring historically punk look, and importantly looking into new ideas pursued by punk fashion by studying traits of punk image in 1980's and after are done. Punk in the latter half of the 70's was anti-fashion expressed for the young of working class to rebel against the established generation. At first some of the fashion was popularized by the young who imitated pop stars under the specific economy of Britain, and others with movement of hippie Punk is aesthetics extremism which neglects traditionalism in the past but pursues newness. It denied traditional way of expression and principles of aesthetics but created newness. Punk look was symbolized as poor look. grotesque, androgynous, black, graffiti, and bricolage. And the internal meanings of these symbols are ego-screaming, expression of nihilism, resistance, irony and ridicule, search for hedonism. The punk phenomenon continues today. Some teens still cling to the complete look. whether they have punks' idea and value or not. Diverse elements of punk style play a major role in the current trend of fashion and a source of the fresh inspiration for the high fashion designers. Punk style is truly the story of a fad that turned to fashion.