Bolometriccorrections
Bolometric Corrections (k_bol ≡ L_bol / λLλ)
We adopt the widely used constants from Richards et al. (2006, ApJS 166, 470), as implemented in large SDSS quasar catalogs (e.g., Shen et al. 2011, ApJS 194, 45).
Wavelength (Å) |
k_bol |
Reference |
|---|---|---|
1350 |
3.81 |
2006ApJS..166..470R |
1450 |
3.81 |
2006ApJS..166..470R (alt: 2012MNRAS.422..478R → 4.2) |
3000 |
5.15 |
2006ApJS..166..470R |
5100 |
9.26 |
2006ApJS..166..470R |
6200 |
9.26 |
2006ApJS..166..470R (proxy from 5100 Å) |
Notes
The 1450 Å correction is often assumed equal to 1350 Å. Runnoe et al. (2012) suggest ~4.2 instead.
6200 Å is not tabulated in Richards+06 but is commonly set equal to 5100 Å for optical analyses.
Netzer (2019, MNRAS 488, 5185) argues for luminosity-dependent corrections.