Physical Processes in the Interstellar Medium

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Interstellar Matter-- An Overview. Elastic Collisions and Kinetic Equilibrium. Radiative Processes. Excitation. Ionization and Dissociation. Kinetic Temperature. Optical Properties of Grains. Polarization and Grain Alignment. Physical Properties of Grains. Dynamical Principles. Overall Equilibrium. Explosive Motions. Gravitational Motion. Symbols. Index.

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Magnetic and Electromagnetic Effects

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DOI: 10.1002/9783527617722

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Physical Processes in the Interstellar Medium

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