Abstract
Optical interferometry has started to play a crucial role in the field of star formation. In particular, it offers a unique opportunity to observe protoplanetary disks at a spatial scale where planets may be forming. We present here some of the most recent discoveries in this field putting the emphasis on the progress towards direct imaging of proto-planetary worlds at the astronomical unit scale. In particular we develop our use of the IOTA/IONIC3 interferometer to measure closure phase quantities, a powerful observable to quantify the degree of skewness of the infrared emission at spatial scales corresponding to the internal part of the disk.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Visions for Infrared Astronomy, Instrumentation, Mesure, Métrologie |
| Editors | V. Coudé du Foresto, D. Rouan, G. Rousset |
| Pages | 245-250 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Edition | 1-4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Keywords
- pre-main sequence stars, protoplanetary disks, long baseline infrared interferome- try, closure phases, T Tauri, Herbig AeBe, Fu Orionis.
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Berger, J., Monnier, J., Millan-Gabet, R., Malbet, F., Benisty, M., Pedretti, E., & Traub, W. (2006). Protoplanetary Worlds at the Astronomical Unit Scale. First Step towards Aperture Synthesis Images. In V. Coudé du Foresto, D. Rouan, & G. Rousset (Eds.), Visions for Infrared Astronomy, Instrumentation, Mesure, Métrologie (1-4 ed., Vol. 6, pp. 245-250)