S. Yamamoto – Introduction to Astrochemistry (2017)

Автор: S. Yamamoto
Название книги: Introduction to Astrochemistry
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Астрономия
Страницы: 293
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

This important book describes the basic principles of astrochemistry-an interdisciplinary field combining astronomy, physics, and chemistry-with particular emphasis on its physical and chemical background. Chemical processes in diffuse clouds, dense quiescent molecular clouds, star-forming regions, and protoplanetary disks are discussed. A brief introduction to molecular spectroscopy and observational techniques is also presented. These contents provide astronomers with a comprehensive understanding of how interstellar matter is evolved and brought into stars and planets, which is ultimately related to the origin of the solar system. The subject matter will also be understandable and useful for physical chemists who are interested in exotic chemical processes occurring in extreme physical conditions. The book is a valuable resource for all researchers beginning at the graduate level.
Contents
Introduction
Derivation of Molecular Abundances
Basic Concepts for Gas-Phase Chemical Reactions
Chemistry of Diffuse Clouds
Chemistry of Molecular Clouds I: Gas Phase Processes
Chemistry of Molecular Clouds II: Gas–Grain Processes
Chemistry of Star-Forming Regions
Chemistry of Protoplanetary Disks
Chemical Evolution from Interstellar Clouds to Starand Planet- Forming Regions
Appendix 1: Rotational Spectra of Molecules
Appendix 2: Observational Techniques
Solution to Problems