Encyclopedia of Physical Science and Technology, Volume 2Academic Press, 1992 - Physical sciences |
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... interstellar medium . The field deals , however , with synthesis of molecules in cometary nuclei and planetary atmospheres , as well as stellar photospheres . I. Introduction Astrochemistry is a field that spans virtually all cosmic ...
... interstellar medium . The field deals , however , with synthesis of molecules in cometary nuclei and planetary atmospheres , as well as stellar photospheres . I. Introduction Astrochemistry is a field that spans virtually all cosmic ...
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... interstellar radiation field , much like molecular clouds . B. THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM The interstellar medium is a very inhomoge- neous , disequilibrated place . The diffuse me- dium has densities of 0.01 to 1 cm - 3 ...
... interstellar radiation field , much like molecular clouds . B. THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM The interstellar medium is a very inhomoge- neous , disequilibrated place . The diffuse me- dium has densities of 0.01 to 1 cm - 3 ...
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sociated , by UV radiation from hot stars in the interstellar medium outside of dense dust clouds . Thus , molecular hydrogen is the major form of interstellar hydrogen in dense dust clouds , whereas in the general interstellar me- dium ...
sociated , by UV radiation from hot stars in the interstellar medium outside of dense dust clouds . Thus , molecular hydrogen is the major form of interstellar hydrogen in dense dust clouds , whereas in the general interstellar me- dium ...
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Guide to Using the Encyclopedia ix Atomic Physics | 339 |
Approximations and Expansions 1 Atomic Spectrometry | 357 |
Archaeological Geology 31 Atomic Spectroscopy | 381 |
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