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We present a brief summary of current progress on research into the physical and chemical properties of pre—protostellar cores. In particular, we summarize recent investigations into the thermal structure and the degree of molecular depletion in the high density (~ 106 cm−3) nucleus of such cores.
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Walmsley, M., Caselli, P., Zucconi, A., Galli, D. (2002). Physical Properties of Prestellar Cores. In: Alves, J.F., McCaughrean, M.J. (eds) The Origins of Stars and Planets: The VLT View. ESO Astrophysics Symposia. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-40277-1_3
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