Abstract
Molecules play a fundamental role in many regions of our universe. The science where chemistry and astronomy overlap is known as astrochemistry, a branch of astronomy that has risen in importance over recent years. In this article we review the significance of chemistry in several astronomical environments including the early universe, interstellar clouds, star-forming regions and protoplanetary disks. We discuss theoretical models, laboratory experiments and observational data, and present several recent and exciting results that challenge our perception of the molecular universe".
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 10-18 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Astronomy and Geophysics |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2002 |
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Keywords
- band spectrum
- carbon stars
- redshift
- molecules
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The molecular universe. / Fraser, H J ; McCoustra, M R S ; Williams, D A .
In: Astronomy and Geophysics , Vol. 43, No. 2, 04.2002, p. 10-18.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - The molecular universe
AU - Fraser, H J
AU - McCoustra, M R S
AU - Williams, D A
PY - 2002/4
Y1 - 2002/4
N2 - Molecules play a fundamental role in many regions of our universe. The science where chemistry and astronomy overlap is known as astrochemistry, a branch of astronomy that has risen in importance over recent years. In this article we review the significance of chemistry in several astronomical environments including the early universe, interstellar clouds, star-forming regions and protoplanetary disks. We discuss theoretical models, laboratory experiments and observational data, and present several recent and exciting results that challenge our perception of the molecular universe".
AB - Molecules play a fundamental role in many regions of our universe. The science where chemistry and astronomy overlap is known as astrochemistry, a branch of astronomy that has risen in importance over recent years. In this article we review the significance of chemistry in several astronomical environments including the early universe, interstellar clouds, star-forming regions and protoplanetary disks. We discuss theoretical models, laboratory experiments and observational data, and present several recent and exciting results that challenge our perception of the molecular universe".
KW - band spectrum
KW - carbon stars
KW - redshift
KW - molecules
U2 - 10.1046/j.1468-4004.2002.43210.x
DO - 10.1046/j.1468-4004.2002.43210.x
M3 - Article
VL - 43
SP - 10
EP - 18
JO - Astronomy and Geophysics
T2 - Astronomy and Geophysics
JF - Astronomy and Geophysics
SN - 1366-8781
IS - 2
ER -