Light and life in the universe : selected lectures in physics, biology, and the origin of life

Content: Inside Front Cover , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv THE SPONSORS , Page 2 INTRODUCTION , Pages 3-4 , S.T. BUTLER, H. MESSEL CONTRIBUTORS OF LECTURES , Page 5 CHAPTER 1 - Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei , Pages 9-39 CHAPTER 2 - Electro-Magnetic Radiation — Bohr's Theory of the Atom , Pages 41-74 CHAPTER 3 - The Influence of Gravitational Fields , Pages 75-89 CHAPTER 4 - The Origin of the Solar System , Pages 91-106 CHAPTER 5 - Evolution of the Earth , Pages 107-120 CHAPTER 6 - The Primordial Atmosphere and the Origin of Life , Pages 121-127 ARE WE ALONE? , Pages 131-142 CHAPTER 1 - Introducing Proteins , Pages 145-164 CHAPTER 2 - The Functions of Proteins , Pages 165-188 CHAPTER 3 - The Problem of the Origin of Life , Pages 189-216 CHAPTER 4 - Alone in the Universe ? , Pages 217-241 CHAPTER 5 - Reason and Purpose in Biology , Pages 243-261 CHAPTER 6 - The Practical Effects of Biology on our Lives , Pages 263-293 CHAPTER 1 - Introduction , Pages 297-304 CHAPTER 2 - A Chemist's Look at the Living Cell , Pages 305-323 CHAPTER 3 - The Concept of Template Surfaces , Pages 325-340