The challenge of measuring the phase function of debris discs: Application to HR 4796 A

Abstract

Context. Debris discs are valuable systems to study dust properties. Because they are optically thin at all wavelengths, we have direct access to the absorption and scattering properties of the dust grains. One very promising technique to study them is to measure their phase function, that is, the scattering efficiency as a function of the scattering angle. Discs that are highly inclined are promising targets as a wider range of scattering angles can be probed.

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Título según WOS: The challenge of measuring the phase function of debris discs: Application to HR 4796 A
Título de la Revista: ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
Volumen: 640
Editorial: EDP SCIENCES S A
Fecha de publicación: 2020
DOI:

10.1051/0004-6361/202038237

Notas: ISI