Astrochemistry and Astrobiology (Physical Chemistry in Action)

__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 our attempts to understand astrochemistry and predict astrobiology. An introductory chapter includes fundamental aspects of physical chemistry required for understanding the field. Eight further chapters address specific topics, encompassing basic theory and models, up-to-date research and an outlook on future work. The last chapter examines each of the topics again but addressed from a different angle. Written and edited by international experts, this text is accessible for those entering the field of astrochemistry and astrobiology, while it still remains interesting for more experienced researchers.

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 Chapter Includes Fundamental Aspects Of Physical Chemistry Required For Understanding The Field. Eight Further Chapters Address Specific Topics, Encompassing Basic Theory And Models, Up-to-date Research And An Outlook On Future Work. The Last Chapter Examines Each Of The Topics Addressed From A Different Angle. Written And Edited By International Experts, This Text Is Accessible For Those Entering The Field Of Astrochemistry And Astrobiology, Whilst Still Providing New Information And Insights For Experienced Researchers.

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. Edited By Ian W. M. Smith, Charles S. Cockell, Sydney Leach. Front Matter....Pages i-ix Aspects of Physical Chemistry....Pages 1-33 The Molecular Universe....Pages 35-72 Chemical Processes in the Interstellar Medium....Pages 73-113 Astrochemistry: Synthesis and Modelling....Pages 115-143 Planetary Atmospheres and Chemical Markers for Extraterrestrial Life....Pages 145-167 The Importance of Water....Pages 169-210 The Boundaries of Life....Pages 211-241 Life, Metabolism and Energy....Pages 243-269 Life: The Physical Underpinnings of Replication....Pages 271-306 Physical Chemistry: Extending the Boundaries....Pages 307-341 Back Matter....Pages 343-349