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Introductory Astrochemistry. From Inorganic to Life-Related Materials

  • Book

  • April 2024
  • Elsevier Science and Technology
  • ID: 5894875

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.

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Table of Contents

  1. Basic knowledge of astroscience
  2. Origin of elements
  3. Materials on the Moon
  4. Materials on the Earth
  5. Origins of life-related molecules on Earth
  6. Life-related molecules on Venus
  7. Materials on Mars
  8. Comet and asteroid materials
  9. Liquid water on the moons of Jupiter and Saturn
  10. Exosolar materials and planets

Authors

Akio Makishima Professor, Institute for Planetary Materials, Okayama University, Japan. Akio Makishima is a Professor for the Institute for Planetary Materials at Okayama University. He obtained his Ph.D. from Tokyo University under supervision of Professor Akimasa Masuda. After three years in the Analytical Research Center of Nippon Steel Co. Ltd, he was appointed assistant professor and finally obtained professorship. His research interests deal primarily with planetary science and geochemistry. He has authored over 60 scientific publications and two books.