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The interstellar environment of our galaxy

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Ferrière, Katia M.·2001·Reviews of Modern Physics
DOI 10.1103/revmodphys.73.1031
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This article reviews the current knowledge and understanding of the interstellar medium of our galaxy. The author first presents each of the three basic constituents---ordinary matter, cosmic rays, and magnetic fields---of the interstellar medium, with emphasis on their physical and chemical properties as inferred from a broad range of observations. The interaction of these interstellar constituents, both with each other and with stars, is then discussed in the framework of the general galactic ecosystem.

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Ferrière, K. M.
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Reviews of Modern Physics
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American Physical Society (APS)
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2001-12-05
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73
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1031-1066
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10.1103/revmodphys.73.1031
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