The complex structure of the disk around HD 100546

• Published in: Astronomy and astrophysics (Berlin) Vol. 511
• Main Authors: Benisty, M., Tatulli, E., Ménard, F., Swain, M. R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: EDP Sciences 12.03.2010
• Subjects: accretion; accretion disks; instrumentation: interferometers; radiative transfer

Context. Disclosing the structure of disks surrounding Herbig AeBe stars is important to expand our understanding of the formation and early evolution of stars and planets. The first astronomical units of these disks in particular, because they are hot, dense, and subject to intense radiation field,...