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Astrochemistry of Cosmic Phenomena

Proceedings of the 150th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union, Held at Campos Do Jordão, São Paulo, Brazil, August 5-9, 1991

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  • © 1992

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Editors:
  1. P. D. Singh

    1. Instituto Astronômico e Geofísico, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

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Part of the book series: International Astronomical Union Symposia (IAUS, volume 150)

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Table of contents (117 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvi
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  2. Basic Studies

    1. Astrochemistry of Cosmic Phenomena: An Introduction

      • A. Dalgarno
      Pages 1-6

    2. Chemical Reactions in Astrochemistry

      • B. R. Rowe
      Pages 7-12

    3. Neutral-Neutral Reactions: A New CRESU Study

      • C. Rebrion, A. Defrance, J. L. Queffelec, B. R. Rowe, D. Travers
      Pages 13-14

    4. ISO and Laboratory Astrophysics

      • L. J. Allamandola
      Pages 15-16

    5. Electrostatic Fragmentation of Dust Particles in Laboratory

      • J. Svestka, E. Grün
      Pages 17-18

    6. Astrochemistry Library with Artificial Intelligence for Quality Control

      • Sheo S. Prasad, Pradip Gangopadhaya
      Pages 19-20

    7. Contribution of Pahs to the Interstellar Extinction Curve

      • C. Joblin, A. Leger, P. Martin, D. Defourneau
      Pages 21-22

    8. Cumulene Carbenes in Space and in the Laboratory

      • J. M. Vrtilek, C. A. Gottlieb, T. C. Killian, P. Thaddeus, J. Cernicharo, M. Guélin et al.
      Pages 23-24

    9. UV-Visible and Near IR Absorption Characteristics of Interstellar Pahs. I. C10H8 +

      • F. Salama, L. J. Allamandola
      Pages 25-26

    10. Infrared Spectroscopy of Interstellar and Solar System Ice Analogs: Measurement of Optical Constants

      • D. M. Hudgins, S. A. Sandford, A. G. G. M. Tielens, L. J. Allamandola
      Pages 27-28

    11. Formation of Organic Molecules by Formaldehyde Reactions in Astrophysical Ices at Very Low Temperatures

      • W. A. Schutte, L. J. Allamandola, S. A. Sandford
      Pages 29-30

    12. Computational Chemistry Approach to Space Chemistry

      • Y. Ellinger
      Pages 31-38

    13. Metamorphism of Cosmic Dust: Diagnostic Infrared Signatures

      • Joseph A. Nuth III
      Pages 39-40

    14. Positronium in Astrophysical Condition

      • V. V. Burdyuzha, V. L. Kauts, N. P. Yudin
      Pages 41-45

    15. Astrophysical Problems Involving Carbon Re-appraised

      • J. P. Hare, H. W. Kroto
      Pages 47-54

    16. Advancement of Photoionization and Photodissociation Rates Relevant to Astrochemistry

      • S. P. Tarafdar
      Pages 55-63

    17. Grain Spectroscopy

      • L. J. Allamandola
      Pages 65-72

  3. Early Universe

    1. Chemistry in the Early Universe

      • Paul R. Shapiro
      Pages 73-82

    2. Primordial Molecular Hydrogen Production and the Formation of Population III Objects

      • J. C. N. de Araujo, R. Opher
      Pages 83-84
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About this book

The IAU symposium No. 150 "Astrochemistry of Cosmic Phenomena" was held at the beautiful and scenic town of Campos do Jordao, Sao Paulo, Brazil from August 5 to 9, 1991, and was attended by 111 registered participants with 17 accompanied guests from 19 countries. The symposium had a wide ranging discussion of the chemistry of astronomical environments with an emphasis on the description of molecular processes that critically influence the nature and evolution of astronomical objects and the identification of specific observations that directly address significant astronomical questions. The subject areas of the symposium included atomic and molecular processes at low and high temperatures and photon interactions, the chemical structure of molecular clouds in the Milky Way and in external galaxies, the chemistry of outflows and their interactions with the interstellar medium, the chemical connections between the interstellar medium and the solar system and pregalactic chemistry. The scientific programme comprised of review talks and con­ tributed papers, with a general introduction by Professor A. Dalgarno and a final overview of the whole symposium by Professor D. A. Williams. Financial supports from the Sao Paulo State Foundation Support (FAPESP), Brazilian National Research Council(CNPq), Finance Company of Studies and Projects (FINEP), Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics of University of Sao Paulo (IAG-USP) and Inter­ national Astronomical Union (IAU) are greatfully acknowledged. I am greatly indebted to Professor A.

Reviews

`The book is bursting with ideas. ... The territory covered ... is immense. ... There is something here to interest most professional astronomers, and the large number of review papers ensures that the material is accessible to non-experts. ... The presentation of the proceedings is exemplary. ... The individual contributions ... have been carefully edited and integrated into a balanced and subtle account which shows all the virtues of the chemists' approach. ... The Editor has taken great pains over the indexing, and as a result the book is a delight to use. ... The book is self-recommending to those working in the field or in related areas, but I would also recommend it to astronomers and astrophysicists with more general interests, who cannot fail to be stimulated by it.'
The Observatory, 113:1115
`Without any doubt this book is a gold mine for scientists actively working in astrochemistry.'
Space Science Reviews, 69:3/4

Editors and Affiliations

  • Instituto Astronômico e Geofísico, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil

    P. D. Singh

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Astrochemistry of Cosmic Phenomena

  • Book Subtitle: Proceedings of the 150th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union, Held at Campos Do Jordão, São Paulo, Brazil, August 5-9, 1991

  • Editors: P. D. Singh

  • Series Title: International Astronomical Union Symposia

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2761-5

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: International Astronomical Union 1992

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7923-1824-8Published: 31 July 1992

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-7923-1825-5Published: 31 July 1992

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-011-2761-5Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 1743-9213

  • Series E-ISSN: 2352-2186

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXVI, 509

  • Topics: Astrophysics and Astroparticles, Astronomy, Observations and Techniques

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