The accuracy of the UV continuum as an indicator of the star formation rate in galaxies
(2012)
Journal Article
Wilkins, S., Gonzalez-Perez, V., Lacey, C., & Baugh, C. (2012). The accuracy of the UV continuum as an indicator of the star formation rate in galaxies. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 427(2), 1490-1496. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2966.2012.22092.x
The rest-frame intrinsic UV luminosity is often used as an indicator of the instantaneous star formation rate (SFR) in a galaxy. While it is in general a robust indicator of the ongoing star formation activity, the precise value of the calibration re... Read More about The accuracy of the UV continuum as an indicator of the star formation rate in galaxies.