2003/08/21 by H. Beuther, Beuther, H.
Physics and Astronomy · #Astrophysics (astro-ph) #FOS: Physical sciences #astro-ph
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.astro-ph/0308387
8 pages, 4 figures, Proceedings to the IAU221 Star Formation at high angular resolution
arxiv created 2003/08/21 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01
(Sub-)mm interferometry is the most favorable technique to investigate the earliest stages of massive star formation. I will outline general applications in that field and discuss results of different sub-topics (hot core chemistry and massive molecular outflows). Furthermore, recent data obtained with the Submillimeter Array will be shown to present the unique capabilities of this new instrument. Finally, I will give a short outlook on the main physical topics of massive star formation to be tackled with (sub-)mm interferometry within the next decade.