Plasma physics in astronomy and cosmology

Authors
Opher, R
Citation
R. Opher, Plasma physics in astronomy and cosmology, ASTRO SP SC, 256(1-2), 1998, pp. 37-50
Citations number
31
Categorie Soggetti
Space Sciences
Journal title
ASTROPHYSICS AND SPACE SCIENCE
ISSN journal
0004640X → ACNP
Volume
256
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
1998
Pages
37 - 50
Database
ISI
SICI code
0004-640X(1998)256:1-2<37:PPIAAC>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
We discuss some of the major areas in astronomy and cosmology where plasma physics is important: (1) origin of stars; (2) distortions of the microwave background radiation; (3) expansion rate of the Early Universe; (4) the ma gnetic fields and relativistic electrons in jets; (5) the collimation of je ts; (6) the origin of stellar winds; (7) the origin of filaments and clouds not gravitationally bound; and (8) the origin of cosmic rays.