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Chemistry in Space: From Interstellar Matter to the Origin of Life

By Dieter Rehder

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-VCH
Year
2010
ISBN
3527326898, 9783527326891
LCC
QB450 .R44 2010
Google Books ID
eGvA19TVLc4C
Open Library ID
OL24844408M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
7 MB (7026734 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
304\304
Topic
Biology
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00
Биологические дисциплины;Астробиология

Description

The dynamic field of extraterrestrial chemistry brings together ideas of chemistry, astrophysics, and biology to the study of molecules between stars, around stars, and on plantes. This book serves as an introduction to chemical processes under "unearthly" and hence usually extreme conditions (temperature, pressure, high or low density, bombardment by cosmic rays), and their impact on the early development of our solar system, as well as providing a deeper understanding of processes in earthly regions where conditions approach those of extraterrestrial areas.A unique and extraordinary perspective written with chemists in mind. An excellent practical book for inorganic, and physical chemists, spectroscopists, astronomers, and libraries.From the contents:* Introduction and technical notes* Origin and development of the universe* Stars* The interstellar medium* The solar system* Exoplanets* The origin of life

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