Springer Astrochemistry: 120 - IAU Symposia Proceedings Book

Astrochemistry: 120 is a comprehensive symposium proceedings volume from the International Astronomical Union that explores the chemical processes of molecular formation and destruction across diverse astronomical environments. This scholarly work examines molecular chemistry in comets, planetary atmospheres and ionospheres, early solar systems, stellar atmospheres, circumstellar shells, and interstellar clouds. The book brings together contributions from astronomers, physicists, and chemists working at the intersection of these interdisciplinary fields. Despite the vastly different physical conditions found in each astronomical setting, this volume reveals the underlying unity in the physics and chemistry that governs molecular processes throughout the universe. Essential reading for researchers and advanced students seeking to understand how chemical processes shape astronomical phenomena from the early universe to present-day cosmic environments.