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Molecules in Astrophysics: Probes and Processes
by International Astronomical Union
Available from Powells Used Books
$316.25
on 10-15-2008
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ISBN Number: 9780792345381
Subtitle: Probes and Processes
Editor: Dishoeck, Ewine F. Van
Editor: Dishoeck, Ewine F. Van
Written by: International Astronomical Union
Written by: Van Dishoeck, Ewine
Published by: Springer
Location: Dordrecht ;
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astronomy
Subject: Chemistry, Physical & Theoretical
Subject: Stars
Subject: Cosmochemistry
Subject: Stars, Formation, Congresses.
Subject: Astronomy, General
Edition Description: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series: International Astronomical Union Symposia
Series Volume: 178
Date of Publication: April 1997
Cover Type: Hardcover
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 604
Book Size: 2.25 in.
Molecules are found in a large variety of astronomical environments, ranging from comets in the solar system to galaxies at high redshift. This book brings together astronomers, physicists and chemists to discuss the use of molecules as probes of astrophysical parameters, explore their role in the evolution of astronomical objects, and study the basic chemical processes that occur in space. The enormous progress in observational techniques is illustrated by studies of the physics and chemistry on scales comparable to the protosolar nebulae around high- and low-mass forming stars and planetary systems. Elegant new experimental techniques for the measurement of gas-phase reactions at low temperatures, the analysis of spectra, and the investigation of surface adsorbates on interplanetary dust particles and meteorites are presented; the importance of accurate quantum chemical calculations is emphasized. Present knowledge of the composition of dust grains and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons is summarized. Other topics include models and observations of jets and outflows, photon- and X-ray-dominated regions, masers in and outside our galaxy, the comet D/Shoemaker-Levy collision with Jupiter, the envelopes and photospheres of late-type stars including brown dwarfs, diffuse and translucent clouds, and external galaxies ranging from the nearby Magellanic Clouds to distant quasar absorption line systems and starburst galaxies at the edge of the Universe.
Book News Annotation: Astronomers, physicists, and chemists discuss the use of molecules as
probes of astrophysical parameters, explore their role in the
evolution of astronomical objects, and study the basic chemical
processes that occur in space, in these papers from the July 1996
conference. Research reflects the latest observation and experimental
techniques, the importance of accurate quantum chemical calculations,
and first results from the Infrared Space Observatory. Subjects
include measurement of gas-phase reactions at low temperatures,
surface adsorbates on interplanetary dust particles, composition of
dust grains and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, photon- and X-ray-
dominated regions, and external galaxies.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis: This text brings together astronomers, physicists and chemists to discuss the use of molecules as probes of astrophysical parameters, explore their role in the evolution of astronomical objects, and study the basic chemical processes that occur in space.
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