Velocity-resolved high-J CO emission from massive star-forming clumps

Abstract

(Abridged) Context. Massive star formation is associated with energetic processes, which result in significant gas cooling via far-infrared (IR) lines. Velocity-resolved observations can constrain the kinematics of the gas, allowing the identification of the physical mechanisms responsible for gas heating. Aims. Our aim is to quantify far-infrared CO line emission toward high-mass star-forming regions, identify the high-velocity gas component associated with outflows, and estimate the physical conditions required for the excitation of the observed lines. Methods. Velocity-resolved SOFIA/GREAT spectra of 13 high-mass star forming clumps of various luminosities and evolutionary stages are studied using CO 11-10 and 16-15 lines. Results. All targets show strong high-J CO emission in the far-IR, characterized by broad line wings associated with outflows, thereby significantly increasing the sample of sources with velocity-resolved high-J CO spectra. The contribution of the emission in the line wings does not correlate with the envelope mass or evolutionary stage. Gas rotational temperatures cover a narrow range of 120-220 K for the line wings. The non-LTE radiative transfer models indicate gas densities of 1e5-1e7 cm-3 and N(CO) of 1e17- 1e18 cm-2, similar to physical conditions in deeply-embedded low- and high-mass protostars. The velocity-integrated CO line fluxes correlate with the bolometric luminosity over 7 orders of magnitude including data on the low-mass protostars, suggesting similar processes are responsible for the high-J CO excitation over a significant range of physical scales. Conclusions. Velocity-resolved line profiles allow the detection of outflows toward massive star-forming clumps spanning a broad range of evolutionary stages. The lack of clear evolutionary trends suggest that mass accretion and ejection prevail during the entire lifetime of star-forming clumps.

arXiv comment21 pages, 19 figures, accepted to A&A

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