Introductory Astrochemistry: From Inorganic to Life-Related Materials provides a detailed examination of the origins of planets, their satellites, and the conditions that led to life itself. Drawing on theories, experiments, observations, calculations, and analytical data from five distinct astrosciences, including astronomy, astrobiology, astrogeology, astrophysics, and astrochemistry, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the formation and evolution of our Solar System and applies it to other solar systems. The book begins with fundamental knowledge in the astrosciences, building upon understanding systematically up to the formation of the early Solar System. This book is an interdisciplinary reference for researchers and advanced students in astrogeology, astrophysics, astrochemistry, astrobiology, astronomy, and other space sciences, helping to foster a deeper understanding of the interconnections between these disciplines.
1. 1.1: Introduction to astrophysics - p. 1 2. 1.2: Introduction to astronomy - p. 12 3. 1.3: Introduction to inorganic astrochemistry - p. 29 4. 1.4: Introduction to mineralogy and petrology - p. 68 5. 1.5: Introduction to organic astrochemistry - p. 88 6. 1.6: Statistics - p. 114 7. References - p. 118 8. Chapter 2 Origin of elements - p. 121 9. Chapter 3 Materials on the Moon - p. 151 10. Chapter 4 Materials on the Earth - p. 215 11. Chapter 5 Origins of life-related molecules on Earth - p. 251 12. Chapter 6 Life-related molecules on Venus - p. 263 13. Chapter 7 Materials on Mars - p. 265 14. Chapter 8 Comet and asteroid materials - p. 289 15. Chapter 9 Liquid water on the moons of Jupiter and Saturn - p. 335 16. Chapter 10 Exosolar materials and planets - p. 357 17. Index - p. 373
Introductory Astrochemistry: From Inorganic to Life-Related Materials provides a detailed examination of the origins of planets, their satellites, and the conditions that led to life itself. Drawing on theories, experiments, observations, calculations, and analytical data from five distinct astrosciences, including astronomy, astrobiology, astrogeology, astrophysics, and astrochemistry, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the formation and evolution of our Solar System and applies it to other solar systems. The book begins with fundamental knowledge in the astrosciences, building upon understanding systematically up to the formation of the early Solar System. This book is an interdisciplinary reference for researchers and advanced students in astrogeology, astrophysics, astrochemistry, astrobiology, astronomy, and other space sciences, helping to foster a deeper understanding of the interconnections between these disciplines.
1. 1.1: Introduction to astrophysics - p. 1 2. 1.2: Introduction to astronomy - p. 12 3. 1.3: Introduction to inorganic astrochemistry - p. 29 4. 1.4: Introduction to mineralogy and petrology - p. 68 5. 1.5: Introduction to organic astrochemistry - p. 88 6. 1.6: Statistics - p. 114 7. References - p. 118 8. Chapter 2 Origin of elements - p. 121 9. Chapter 3 Materials on the Moon - p. 151 10. Chapter 4 Materials on the Earth - p. 215 11. Chapter 5 Origins of life-related molecules on Earth - p. 251 12. Chapter 6 Life-related molecules on Venus - p. 263 13. Chapter 7 Materials on Mars - p. 265 14. Chapter 8 Comet and asteroid materials - p. 289 15. Chapter 9 Liquid water on the moons of Jupiter and Saturn - p. 335 16. Chapter 10 Exosolar materials and planets - p. 357 17. Index - p. 373
