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An investigation of diffuse cloud chemistry

III. Towards a logical approach in chemical modelling

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Chemical modelling of diffuse interstellar clouds is capable of providing a complete description of their physical condition. However, in the present state of astronomical and chemical data, ambiguities arise and unique descriptions cannot be obtained. This paper argues that a logical approach to chemical modelling is required, and offers a simple procedure which minimizes the ambiguities arising in diffuse cloud models. The case of interstellar CN is illustrated.

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  1. Mathematics Department, University of Manchester, Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester, England

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Mann, A.P.C., Williams, D.A. An investigation of diffuse cloud chemistry. Astrophys Space Sci 121, 387–395 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00653709

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