Astrochemistry (E/A) - Astrochemistry
| Course | Astrochemistry (E/A) |
|---|---|
| Course No. | Astrochemistry |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture | English | 2 | 4 | ST |
Preparation: Atomic Physics, Molecular Physics and Quantum Mechanics at the level of the bachelor courses in physics, Molecular Physics I
Form of Testing and Examination: Oral Examination
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: The lecture introduces to astrochemistry of various astrophysical environments. Fundamental processes, such as molecular collisions, fragmentations, and chemical reactions, are explained, and implications for astrophysical observations by means of high resolution spectroscopy are treated.
Contents of the Course:
Detection of Molecules in Space
Elementary Chemical Processes
Chemical Networks
Grain Formation (Condensation)
Properties of Grains and Ice
Grain Chemistry
Diffuse Clouds, Shocks, Dark Clouds, Star Forming Regions
Recommended Literature:
A.Tielens "The Physics and Chemistry of the Interstellar Medium" Cambridge University Press, 2005
S. Kwok "Physics and Chemistry of the Interstellar Medium" University Science Books, 2006
D. Rehder "Chemistry in Space, From Interstellar Matter to the Origin of Life" Wiley-VCCH, Weinheim, 2010
J. Lequeux "The interstellar Medium" Spinger, 2004
A. Shaw "Astrochemistry" Wiley, 2006
D. Whittet "Dust in the Galactic Environment", Taylor and Francis, 2nd edition, 2002