Astrochemistry: Chemistry in Interstellar and Circumstellar Space

This book explores the relationship between chemical processes in space and the origins of life,including a general introduction to astrochemistry for chemistry students. It occurs in interstellar gas, dust grains, interstellar ices, stellar atmospheres, envelopes, dense star- and planet-forming regions, and planets and other bodies in planetary systems. Recent observational discoveries support chemical complexity, suggesting a link to the origin of life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2023
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Astrochemistry, the study of chemical processes in space, holds the potential to unravel the origins of life. In their comprehensive book, both seasoned astrochemists delve into this intriguing topic, offering a comprehensive introduction to astrochemistry for chemistry students. Spanning from the earliest stages of the universe to the present day, they explore the diverse chemistry that takes place across vast cosmic realms.

Astrochemistry is recognized to occur in interstellar gas, dust grains, interstellar ices, stellar atmospheres, envelopes, dense star- and planet-forming regions, and planets and other bodies within planetary systems. Recent observational breakthroughs, supported by remarkable laboratory research, have revealed the remarkable chemical complexity of these celestial environments. This has sparked a tantalizing question: can this complexity be linked to the origin of life?

This book equips chemistry students with the tools to conduct their own computational investigations into astrochemistry, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to studying the chemical sciences and astronomy. Focusing on fundamental processes, it serves as an invaluable teaching aid, guiding students in their exploration of the intricate connections between space and the origins of life.

Weight: 421g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839163968