Organic Matter in the Universe: KWOK:ORG MATTER UNIVERSE O-BK

Authored by an experienced writer and a well-known researcher of stellar evolution, interstellar matter and spectroscopy, this unique treatise on the formation and observation of organic compounds in space includes a spectroscopy refresher, as well as links to geological findings and finishes with the outlook for future astronomical facilities and solar system exploration missions. A whole section on laboratory simulations includes the Miller-Urey experiment and the ultraviolet photolysis of ices.Content: Chapter 1 History and Introduction (pages 1–9): Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Organic Matter (pages 11–22): Chapter 3 Interstellar Molecules (pages 23–78): Chapter 4 Organic Molecules in the Interstellar Medium (pages 79–87): Chapter 5 Organic Compounds in Galaxies (pages 89–95): Chapter 6 Synthesis of Organic Compounds in the Late Stages of Stellar Evolution (pages 97–108): Chapter 7 Organic Compounds in the Solar System (pages 109–126): Chapter 8 Organic Compounds as Carriers of Unsolved Astronomical Phenomena (pages 127–141): Chapter 9 Chemical Structures of Organic Matter in Space (pages 143–164): Chapter 10 Laboratory Simulations of Molecular Synthesis (pages 165–175): Chapter 11 Origin of Life on Earth (pages 177–183): Chapter 12 Lessons from the Past and Outlook for the Future (pages 185–190): History and introduction The chemistry of organic matter Interstellar molecules Organic molecules in the interstellar medium Organic compounds in galaxies Synthesis of organic compounds in the late stages of stellar evolution Organic compounds in the Solar System Organic compounds as carriers of unsolved astronomical phenomena Chemical structures of organic matter in space Laboatory simulations of molecular synthesis Origin of life on earth Lessons from the past and outlook for the future Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Astronomical infrared and submillimeter spectroscopic observational facilities Appendix C: Unit conversions.

Authored by an experienced writer and a well-known researcher of stellar evolution, interstellar matter and spectroscopy, this unique treatise on the formation and observation of organic compounds in space includes a spectroscopy refresher, as well as links to geological findings and finishes with the outlook for future astronomical facilities and solar system exploration missions. A whole section on laboratory simulations includes the Miller-Urey experiment and the ultraviolet photolysis of ices.

* The unique treatise on formation and observation of organic compounds in space * Written by an experienced, well known author and researcher * Includes spectroscopy refresher * Connects to geological findings * Covers laboratory simulations .