Astrochemistry and Astrobiology

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Smith, Ian W. M. (Editor), Cockell, Charles S. (Editor), Leach, Sydney. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Physical Chemistry in Action
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Chemistry, Physical organic.; Astronomy.; Astrobiology.; Physical Chemistry.; Theoretical and Computational Chemistry.; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-31730-9

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...

Table of Contents:

• 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.