Using CO to Measure Molecular Masses
arXiv:1512.02269 · doi:10.1051/eas/1575014
Abstract
With an increased appreciation for the role of gas in galaxy evolution, there is renewed interest in measuring gas masses for galaxies. I review some of the basic concepts in using CO to determine molecular masses, and discuss some of the recent work.
Proceedings for invited presentation to the 6th Zermatt Symposium, "Conditions and Impact of Star Formation: from Lab to Space", Zermatt Switzerland September 7-11, 2015