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| Titel |
Turbulence in the interstellar medium |
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D. Falceta-Gonçalves, G. Kowal, E. Falgarone, A. C.-L. Chian |
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Englisch
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| ISSN |
1023-5809
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In: Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics ; 21, no. 3 ; Nr. 21, no. 3 (2014-05-16), S.587-604 |
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250120915
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/npg-21-587-2014.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| Turbulence is ubiquitous in the insterstellar medium and
plays a major role in several processes such as the formation of dense
structures and stars, the stability of molecular clouds, the amplification of
magnetic fields, and the re-acceleration and diffusion of cosmic rays.
Despite its importance, interstellar turbulence, like turbulence in general,
is far from being fully understood. In this review we present the basics of
turbulence physics, focusing on the statistics of its structure and energy
cascade. We explore the physics of compressible and incompressible turbulent
flows, as well as magnetised cases. The most relevant observational
techniques that provide quantitative insights into interstellar turbulence
are also presented. We also discuss the main difficulties in developing a
three-dimensional view of interstellar turbulence from these observations.
Finally, we briefly present what the main sources of turbulence in the
interstellar medium could be. |
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