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Record Nr.

UNINA9910437821203321

Titolo

Astrochemistry and Astrobiology / / edited by Ian W. M. Smith, Charles S. Cockell, Sydney Leach

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, Heidelberg : , : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2013

ISBN

1-283-74198-9

3-642-31730-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (352 p.)

Collana

Physical Chemistry in Action, , 2197-4349

Disciplina

523

523.02

523/.02

Soggetti

Physical chemistry

Astrobiology

Chemistry, Physical and theoretical

Astronomy

Astrophysics

Physical Chemistry

Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references index.

Nota di contenuto

Aspects of Physical Chemistry -- The Molecular Universe -- Chemical Processes in the Interstellar Medium -- Astrochemistry: Synthesis and Modelling -- Planetary Atmospheres and Chemical Markers for Extraterrestrial Life -- The Importance of Water -- Life, Metabolism and Energy -- Life: The Physical Underpinnings of Replication -- Physical Chemistry.

Sommario/riassunto

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 efforts 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 addressed from a different angle. Written and edited by international experts, this text is accessible for those entering the field of astrochemistry and astrobiology, whilst still providing new information and insights for experienced researchers.