The course “Physics of the Interstellar Medium” covers the basic physical processes that regulate the state of diffuse gas in, around and between galaxies. Therefore, we will extend our attention also the intergalactic medium, since this is a very vital research area in modern astrophysics. Topics c…
Evidence for the IGM The space between field galaxies is also
The ISM systems in Orion The Giant Molecular Cloud in Orion. The
IGM absorption lines Ionized medium up to z=5 Considering that is
Introduction: the ICM The space among galaxies is not as empty. Astrophysical
The diffuse "warm ionized medium" The diffuse "warm ionized medium" (WIM):
First evidence for dust extinction Trumpler (1930) demonstrated the existence of
History of observations of dark clouds "Here is truly a hole
Introduction The dominant component in the ISM is hydrogen. Atomic hydrogen (HI)
Magnetic fields in the Orion Molecular Cloud Introduction In the last lecture
Introduction Topic of this lecture: equilibrium configuration in the ISM systems. Thermodynamical
Five components of the gaseous ISM In this lecture we will
A census of systems in the ISM We continue our survey
What is the ISM What is the ISM made of: a
Preface What is the interstellar medium? The term "interstellar medium" (ISM) refers