The Chemistry of Cosmic Dust (Hardcover)

It has been firmly established over the last quarter century that cosmic dust plays important roles in astrochemistry. The consequences of these roles affect the formation of planets, stars and even galaxies. Cosmic dust has been a controversial topic but there is now a considerable measure of agreement as to its nature and roles in astronomy, and its initiation of astrobiology. The subject has stimulated an enormous research effort, with researchers in many countries now involved in laboratory research and in ab initio computations. This is the first book devoted to a study of the chemistry of cosmic dust, presenting current thinking on the subject distilled from many publications in surface and solid-state science, and in astronomy. The authors discuss the nature of dust, its formation and evolution, the chemistry it can promote on its surfaces, and the consequences of these functions. The purpose of this book is to review current understanding and to indicate where future work is required. Mainly intended for researchers in the field of astrochemistry, the book could also be used as the basis of a course for postgraduate students who have an interest in astrochemistry.

General

Imprint:	Royal Society of Chemistry
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2015
First published:	2016
Authors:	David A. Williams • C. Cecchi-Pestellini
Dimensions:	156 x 234 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Unsewn / adhesive bound
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-78262-047-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Cosmology & the universe Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > General
LSN:	1-78262-047-8
Barcode:	9781782620471

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