http://arxiv.org/abs/1903.11298
We present ALMA maps of the starless molecular cloud core Ophiuchus/H-MM1 in the lines of deuterated ammonia (ortho-NH2D), methanol (CH3OH), and sulphur monoxide (SO). While the dense core is outlined by NH2D emission, the CH3OH and SO distributions form a halo surrounding the core. Because methanol is formed on grain surfaces, its emission highlights regions where desorption from grains is particularly efficient. Methanol and sulphur monoxide are most abundant in a narrow zone that follows one side of the core. The region of the brightest emission has a wavy structure that rolls up at one end. This is the signature of Kelvin-Helmholtz instability occurring in sheared flows. We suggest that in this zone, methanol and sulphur are released as a result of grain-grain collisions induced by shear vorticity.
J. Harju, J. Pineda, A. Vasyunin, et. al.
Thu, 28 Mar 19
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Comments: 16 pages, 6 figures, submitted to the Astrophysical Journal. Comments welcome!
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