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We discuss methods for classifying T dwarfs based on spectral morphological features and indices. T dwarfs are brown dwarfs which exhibit methane absorption bands at 1.6 and 2.2 ${\mu}m$. Spectra at red optical (6300--10100 {\AA}) and near-infrared (1--2.5 ${\mu}m$) wavelengths are presented, and differences between objects are noted and discussed. Spectral indices useful for classification schemes are presented. We conclude that near-infrared spectral classification is generally preferable for these cool objects, with data sufficient to resolve the 1.17 and 1.25 ${\mu}m$ K I doublets lines being most valuable. Spectral features sensitive to gravity are discussed, with the strength of the K-band peak used as an example. Such features may be used to derive a two-dimensional scheme based on temperature and mass, in analogy to the MK temperature and luminosity classes.

Author

Burgasser, Adam J.; Kirkpatrick, J. Davy; Brown, Michael E.

Published

2001

Language

EN