Astrochemistry and Astrobiology
Editors: Smith, Ian W. M., Cockell, Charles S., Leach, Sydney (Eds.)
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Astrochemistry and Astrobiology is the debut volume in the new series Physical Chemistry in Action. Aimed at both the novice and experienced researcher, this volume outlines the physico-chemical principles which underpin our attempts to understand astrochemistry and predict astrobiology. An introductory chapter includes fundamental aspects of physical chemistry required for understanding the field. Eight further chapters address specific topics, encompassing basic theory and models, up-to-date research and an outlook on future work. The last chapter examines each of the topics again but addressed from a different angle. Written and edited by international experts, this text is accessible for those entering the field of astrochemistry and astrobiology, while it still remains interesting for more experienced researchers.
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Aspects of Physical Chemistry
Pages 1-33
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The Molecular Universe
Pages 35-72
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Chemical Processes in the Interstellar Medium
Pages 73-113
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Astrochemistry: Synthesis and Modelling
Pages 115-143
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Planetary Atmospheres and Chemical Markers for Extraterrestrial Life
Pages 145-167
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Astrochemistry and Astrobiology
- Editors
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- Ian W. M. Smith
- Charles S. Cockell
- Sydney Leach
- Series Title
- Physical Chemistry in Action
- Copyright
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
- Copyright Holder
- Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-642-31730-9
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-642-31730-9
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-642-31729-3
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-642-43479-2
- Series ISSN
- 2197-4349
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- X, 350
- Topics