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Magnetic seismology of interstellar gas clouds: Unveiling a hidden dimension

Science, ISSN: 1095-9203, Vol: 360, Issue: 6389, Page: 635-638
2018
  • 32
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 36
    Captures
  • 17
    Mentions
  • 29
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    32
    • Citation Indexes
      32
  • Captures
    36
  • Mentions
    17
    • News Mentions
      13
      • News
        13
    • Blog Mentions
      4
      • Blog
        4
  • Social Media
    29
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      29
      • Facebook
        29

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