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Partially Ionized Plasmas in Astrophysics

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arxiv 1707.07975 v2 pith:TXJ5PWXH submitted 2017-07-25 astro-ph.SR

Partially Ionized Plasmas in Astrophysics

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Partially ionized plasmas are found across the Universe in many different astrophysical environments. They constitute an essential ingredient of the solar atmosphere, molecular clouds, planetary ionospheres and protoplanetary disks, among other environments, and display a richness of physical effects which are not present in fully ionized plasmas. This review provides an overview of the physics of partially ionized plasmas, including recent advances in different astrophysical areas in which partial ionization plays a fundamental role. We outline outstanding observational and theoretical questions and discuss possible directions for future progress.

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