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The physics of interstellar shock wavesThis review discusses the observations and theoretical models of interstellar shock waves, in both diffuse cloud and molecular cloud environments. It summarizes the relevant gas dynamics, atomic, molecular and grain processes, radiative transfer, and physics of radiative and magnetic precursors in shock models. It then describes the importance of shocks for observations, diagnostics, and global interstellar dynamics. It concludes with current research problems and data needs for atomic, molecular and grain physics.
Document ID
19880027287
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Shull, J. Michael
(Colorado, University; Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, Boulder, CO, United States)
Draine, Bruce T.
(Princeton University Observatory, NJ, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Interstellar processes
Location: Grand Teton National Park, WY
Country: United States
Start Date: July 1, 1986
End Date: July 7, 1986
Accession Number
88A14514
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF AST-83-41412
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-193
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-7128
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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