Astrochemistry

From Astronomy to Astrobiology

Andrew M. Shaw

340 pages, parution le 29/06/2006

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Résumé

The dynamic field of astrochemistry brings together ideas of physics, astrophysics, biology and chemistry to the study of molecules between stars, around stars and on planets.

Astrochemistry: from Astronomy to Astrobiology provides a clear and concise introduction to this rapidly evolving multidisciplinary subject. Starting with the Molecular Universe, the text covers the formation of the elements, simple models of stars and their classification. It then moves on to draw on the theme of the Origins of Life to study interstellar chemistry, meteorite and comet chemistry as well as the chemistry of planets. Prebiotic chemistry and astrobiology are explored by examining the extremes of the biosphere on Earth, seeing how this may be applied to life in other solar systems.

Astrochemsitry assumes a basic familiarity with principles of physical and organic chemistry but no prior knowledge of biology or astrophysics. This innovative text incorporates results from the latest research and ground and space missions, with key images enhanced by a colour plate section.

includes latest research and results from ground and space missions
colour plate section
summary of concepts and calculations at the end of each chapter
accompanying website www.wiley.co/go/shawastrochemistry
this book will be an ideal text for an undergraduate course in Astrochemistry and an essential tool for postgraduates entering the field

Sommaire

The molecular universe
Starlight, galaxies and clusters
Atomic and molecular astronomy
Stellar chemistry
The interstellar medium
Meteorite and comet chemistry
Planetary chemistry
Prebiotic chemistry
Primitive life forms
Titan
Glossary of terms and abbreviations
Appendix A: constants and units
Appendix B: astronomical data
Appendix C: thermodynamic properties of selected compounds
Answers to problems

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Andrew M. Shaw
Parution	29/06/2006
Nb. de pages	340
Format	17 x 24
Couverture	Broché
Poids	680g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780470091371
ISBN13	978-0-470-09137-1