Introduction to Astrochemistry : Chemical Evolution from Interstellar Clouds to Star and Planet Formation / by Satoshi Yamamoto.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yamamoto, Satoshi., Author.

Series:

Astronomy and Astrophysics Library, 0941-7834

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomy--Observations.

Astronomy.

Astronomy—Observations.

Chemistry, Physical and theoretical.

Planetary science.

Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

Physical Chemistry.

Planetology.

Local Subjects:

Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.

Physical Chemistry.

Planetology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (X, 286 p. 95 illus., 53 illus. in color.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2017.

Place of Publication:

Tokyo : Springer Japan : Imprint: Springer, 2017.

Summary:

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 Star- and Planet-Forming Regions

Appendix 1: Rotational Spectra of Molecules

Appendix 2: Observational Techniques

Solution to Problems.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

4-431-54171-3