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Origins of Life - Musings from Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astrobiology (Hardcover)
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Origins of Life - Musings from Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astrobiology (Hardcover)
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The primary purpose of this book is to prepare the ground for
coordinated efforts aiming to answer the question: where and when
life originated. The appearance of life involves three successive
stages: i) the formation of chemical elements and their combination
to simple molecules, which is the concern of physicists; ii) the
evolution of organized complexity in biomolecules and their
reactions, which falls within the field of chemistry; iii) the
onset of Darwinian evolution after the appearance of the first
cell-like structure, which is studied by biologists. This book
focuses on the first two steps of this process with chapters
exploring topics such as chemical element abundances; galaxies,
galactic magnetic fields and cosmic rays; galactic chemical
evolution. Key Features: Contains extensive lists of reference and
additional reading. Includes new hypotheses concerning the origin
of life. Combines consideration from nuclear physics, astrophysics,
astro- and geochemistry. Despite its interdisciplinary nature, this
book remains accessible to nonexperts, and would be a valuable
companion for both experts and laypeople.
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