Exploring the cosmic dark ages with the next generation of space and ground-based facilities
arXiv:astro-ph/0208544 · doi:10.1117/12.476690
Abstract
This paper reviews our current understanding of the process of re-ionization of the Universe, focusing especially on those models where re-ionization is caused by UV radiation from massive stars. After reviewing the expected properties of stars at zero metallicity, I discuss the properties of primordial HII regions and their observability.
14 pages, 10 figures. To appear in the proceedings of the SPIE conference 4835 "Future research directions and visions for astronomy" held in Waikaloa, HI on August 25-26, 2002, A. Dressler Ed. Needs spie.cls (included)
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