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In this paper I review the motivation and current status of modeling of plasmas exposed to strong radiation fields, as it applies to the study of cosmic X-ray sources. This includes some of the astrophysical issues which can be addressed, the ingredients for the models, the current computational tools, the limitations imposed by currently available atomic data, and the validity of some of the standard assumptions. I will also discuss ideas for the future: challenges associated with future missions, opportunities presented by improved computers, and goals for atomic data collection.
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Kallman, T.R. Modeling of Photoionized Plasmas. Space Sci Rev 157, 177–191 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11214-010-9711-6
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