2015/03/10 by Sean D. Brittain, Joan R. Najita, John S. Carr · 1 citation
Physics and Astronomy · #astro-ph.SR
paper · pdf · doi:10.1007/s10509-015-2260-4
to be published in Astrophysics and Space Science
arxiv created 2015/03/10 · arxiv updated 2015/06/24
In this review, we describe how high resolution near infrared spectroscopy and spectro-astrometry have been used to study the disks around Herbig~Ae/Be stars. We show how these tools can be used to identify signposts of planet formation and elucidate the mechanism by which Herbig Ae/Be stars accrete. We also highlight some of the artifacts that can complicate the interpretation of spectro-astrometric measurements and discuss best practices for mitigating these effects. We conclude with a brief discussion of the value of long term monitoring of these systems.