Partially Ionized Plasmas in Astrophysics

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 effect...

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Published in:Space science reviews 2018-03, Vol.214 (2), p.1-149, Article 58
Main Authors: Ballester, José Luis, Alexeev, Igor, Collados, Manuel, Downes, Turlough, Pfaff, Robert F., Gilbert, Holly, Khodachenko, Maxim, Khomenko, Elena, Shaikhislamov, Ildar F., Soler, Roberto, Vázquez-Semadeni, Enrique, Zaqarashvili, Teimuraz
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aerospace Technology and Astronautics
Astrophysics
Astrophysics and Astroparticles
Atmosphere
Clouds
Ionization
Ionosphere
Magnetic fields
Molecular clouds
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Planet formation
Planetary ionospheres
Planetology
Plasmas (physics)
Protoplanetary disks
Protoplanets
Solar atmosphere
Space Exploration and Astronautics
Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics
Star & galaxy formation
Universe
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0038-6308
1572-9672
DOI:10.1007/s11214-018-0485-6