Simple chemistry governs a host of the exotic objects that populate
our cosmos. For example, molecules in the early Universe acted as
natural temperature regulators, keeping the primordial gas cool
and, in turn, allowing galaxies and stars to form. What are the
tools of the trade for the cosmic chemist and what can they teach
us about the Universe we live in? These are the questions answered
in this engaging and informative guide--the first book for
nonspecialists on molecular astrophysics. In clear, nontechnical
terms, and without formal mathematics, Hartquist and Williams show
how to study and understand the behavior of molecules in a host of
astronomical situations. Readers will learn about the secretive
formation of stars deep within interstellar clouds; the origin of
our own solar system; the cataclysmic deaths of many massive stars
that explode as supernovae; and the hearts of active galactic
nuclei, the most powerful objects in the universe. This book
provides an accessible introduction to a wealth of astrophysics,
and an understanding of how cosmic chemistry allows the
investigation of many of the most exciting questions concerning
astronomy today.
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