Molecular Astrophysics

ISBN-13: 9781107169289 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 664 str.

A. G. G. M. Tielens

Opis

Ideal for advanced students, this comprehensive overview of molecular astrophysics bridges physics, astronomy, and physical chemistry.

Recenzje

'I am confident that this book will become an essential standard reference book for researchers in molecular astrophysics. I recommend it to all molecular astrophysicists.' David A. Williams, The Observatory Magazine

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Introduction to chemistry; 3. Molecular spectroscopy; 4. Molecular emission and absorption; 5. Chemical thermodynamics; 6. Gas phase chemical processes; 7. Chemistry on interstellar grain surfaces; 8. Physics and chemistry of large molecules; 9. Diffuse clouds; 10. Molecular clouds; 11. Star formation; 12. The aromatic universe.