Hypersonic Molecular Shocks in Star Forming Regions
Astrophysics
2015-06-24 v1
Abstract
Much emission from star forming regions is from shock-excited gas. Shocks in molecular clouds are still not fully understood, as magnetic fields, dust and chemistry all play significant roles. I review the history, physics and current work in understanding these shocks, and in their possible use as diagnostics of local conditions.
Cite
@article{arxiv.astro-ph/0609234,
title = {Hypersonic Molecular Shocks in Star Forming Regions},
author = {Peter W. J. L. Brand},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:astro-ph/0609234},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
To be published as a chapter in 'Diffuse Matter from Star Forming Regions to Active Galaxies' - A volume Honouring John Dyson. Eds. T. W. Harquist, J. M. Pittard and S. A. E. G. Falle. 17 pages, 4 figures