Plasma Physics Processes of the Interstellar Medium
Steven Spangler, Marijke Haverkorn, Thomas Intrator, Russell Kulsrud,, Alex Lazarian, Seth Redfield, and Ellen Zweibel
TL;DR
This paper emphasizes the importance of plasma physics in understanding the interstellar medium and advocates for increased support of experimental plasma physics research to address unresolved issues.
Contribution
It highlights recent advances in experimental plasma physics and calls for collaboration between astronomers and plasma physicists to solve interstellar medium problems.
Findings
Recent developments in experimental plasma physics are crucial for interstellar medium studies.
Support for plasma physics experiments can advance understanding of astrophysical processes.
Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for progress in plasma astrophysics.
Abstract
We discuss the outstanding issues of the interstellar medium which will depend on the application of knowledge from plasma physics. We particularly advocate attention to recent developments in experimental plasma physics, and urge that the astronomical community consider support of these experiments in the next decade.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAtomic and Molecular Physics · Dust and Plasma Wave Phenomena · Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics