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The Galactic Distribution of Electron Density Microstructure Inferred from Radio Scattering Observations

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I first review the observables and optics of interstellar seeing associated with radio wave scattering in the interstellar medium. I then describe the Galactic distribution of electron density and its fluctuations, as inferred from a number of observables, including angular and pulse broadening, diffractive scintillations, and dispersion measures. Propects for improving the Galactic model are outlined.

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Cordes, J. The Galactic Distribution of Electron Density Microstructure Inferred from Radio Scattering Observations. Astrophysics and Space Science 278, 11–16 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1013161102371

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