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The ionization of cloud and intercloud hydrogen by O and B stars

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/154291· OSTI ID:7184414
A model for the interstellar medium is investigated in which all of the O-star Lyman continuum radiation is converted into Balmer radiation in unit-density Stromgren spheres, and the radiation from B stars and the nuclei of planetary nebulae ionizes a low-density medium which contains standard clouds. Values are derived for the density of this model ICM which simultaneously accounts for the observed background of H..cap alpha.. emission and the pulsar dispersion measures. (AIP)
Research Organization:
Princeton University Observatory
OSTI ID:
7184414
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 205:2; ISSN ASJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English