The Alignment of the Magnetic Field and Collimated Outflows in Star-forming Regions: the Case of NGC 2071

The magnetic field is believed to play a crucial role in the process of star formation. From the support it provides during the initial collapse of molecular clouds to the creation of strong collimated jets responsible for large mass losses, current theories predict its importance in many different...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2003-11
Main Authors: Houde, Martin, Phillips, Thomas G, Bastien, Pierre, Peng, Ruisheng, Yoshida, Hiroshige
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alignment
Collapse
Collimation
Magnetic fields
Molecular clouds
Outflow
Star & galaxy formation
Star formation
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Summary:The magnetic field is believed to play a crucial role in the process of star formation. From the support it provides during the initial collapse of molecular clouds to the creation of strong collimated jets responsible for large mass losses, current theories predict its importance in many different stages during the formation of stars. Here we report on observational evidence which tests one aspect that can be inferred from these theories: the alignment between the local magnetic field and collimated bipolar outflows in such environments. There is good evidence of an alignment in the case of NGC 2071.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.0311353