Ingredients for a Coherent Core

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ìIngredients:

Molecular Gas (well-chilled, lightly-ionized)

Magnetic Field
Gravity
Optional: Pressure Cooker (e.g. nearby supernova)î

What combination of molecules?

How well chilled?

How lightly ionized?

How strong a field?

How much gravity (mass)?

Effects of external pressure?

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