Dense gas in galactic nuclei

  • R. Mauersberger
  • C. Henkel
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Abstract

Recent results on the molecular gas component in the central regions of galaxies are reviewed. Following the introduction, Sect. 2 discusses the most important tracers of molecular gas mass and describes the detailed spatial distribution of the dense molecular gas component. Sect. 3 summarizes our knowledge on molecular chemistry in external galaxies.

Keywords

Star Formation Molecular Cloud Starburst Galaxy Giant Molecular Cloud External Galaxy 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • R. Mauersberger
    • 1
  • C. Henkel
    • 1
  1. 1.Max-Planck-Institut für RadioastronomieBonnGermany

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