Abstract
A wide variety of molecules have been observed in the interstellar clouds. They are believed to be formed by reaction networks which begin with ionization by cosmic-rays. Cosmic-rays are also an important heating mechanism for many astrophysical regions. In this paper I shall review the methods used to infer the cosmic-ray ionization rate and the values which have been measured.
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
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