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Cosmic-ray astrochemistry.

Nick Indriolo¹, Benjamin J McCall

¹Department of Physics & Astronomy, Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218, USA. indriolo@pha.jhu.edu.

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Cosmic rays drive interstellar chemistry by ionizing gas clouds, influencing astrochemistry. Their interactions also heat gas, produce gamma rays, and create light element isotopes, observable phenomena.

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Area of Science:

* Interstellar medium physics and astrochemistry.
* Cosmic ray physics and astrophysics.

Background:

* Gas-phase chemistry in interstellar clouds relies on ion-molecule reactions.
* Cosmic rays are the primary ionization source in diffuse and dense interstellar clouds.

Purpose of the Study:

* To review observable phenomena resulting from cosmic ray interactions with the interstellar medium.
* To highlight the significance of these interactions for astrochemistry.

Main Methods:

* Review of existing literature on cosmic ray interactions and their effects.
* Analysis of observational signatures linked to cosmic ray processes.

Main Results:

* Cosmic rays ionize interstellar gas, initiating key chemical reactions.
* Cosmic ray interactions lead to gas heating, gamma-ray emission, and light element isotope production.
* These processes generate distinct, observable signatures in the interstellar medium.

Conclusions:

* Cosmic ray interactions are fundamental drivers of interstellar astrochemistry.
* Observables generated by cosmic rays provide crucial insights into the physical and chemical conditions of interstellar clouds.