H2 distribution during 2-phase Molecular Cloud Formation

Abstract

We performed high-resolution, 3D MHD simulations and we compared to observations of translucent molecular clouds. We show that the observed populations of rotational levels of H2 can arise as a consequence of the multi-phase structure of the ISM.

2 pages, 1 figure. Due to appear in the proceedings of the 6th Zermatt ISM Symposium: "Conditions and Impact of Star Formation: From Lab to Space"

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