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Introductory astrochemistry : from inorganic to life -related materials /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: MAKISHIMA, AKIO
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : Elsevier, 2024.
Subjects:
Cosmochemistry.
Cosmochimie.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Introductory Astrochemistry
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 1 Basic knowledge of astroscience
  • 1.1 Introduction to astrophysics
  • 1.1.1 The SI units, the coherent derived units, the defining constants, and the SI prefix
  • 1.1.2 Classical mechanics
  • 1.1.3 The three-body problem and Lagrange points
  • 1.1.4 Beyond the classical mechanics
  • 1.1.5 High-temperature and high-pressure experiments
  • 1.1.5.1 The piston cylinder apparatus
  • 1.1.5.2 The Kawai-type high-pressure apparatus
  • 1.1.5.3 Diamond anvil cell
  • 1.1.6 The Roche limit
  • 1.1.7 Neutron cross-section
  • 1.2 Introduction to astronomy
  • 1.2.1 Overview of astronomy
  • 1.2.1.1 Gamma-ray astronomy
  • 1.2.1.2 X-ray astronomy
  • 1.2.1.3 Ultraviolet astronomy
  • 1.2.1.4 Optical (visible light) astronomy
  • 1.2.1.5 Infrared astronomy
  • 1.2.1.6 Radio astronomy
  • 1.2.2 Stellar classification
  • 1.2.2.1 Hertzsprung-Russell diagram (H-R diagram)
  • 1.2.2.2 Harvard spectral classification
  • 1.2.3 Doppler effect and the redshift (z)
  • 1.2.4 Metallicity of stars
  • 1.2.5 Definition of asteroids and comets
  • 1.2.6 Classification of asteroids
  • 1.3.5.1 Introduction
  • 1.3.5.2 Inorganic mass spectrometry
  • 1.3.5.3 Organic mass spectrometry
  • 1.3.6 Elemental analytical methods
  • 1.3.6.1 Bulk analysis versus spot analysis
  • 1.3.6.2 Bulk analysis methods
  • 1.3.6.3 Spot analysis methods
  • 1.3.7 Classic classification of elements
  • 1.3.8 The rare earth element pattern
  • 1.3.9 The trace element geochemistry
  • 1.3.10 Age dating by radioactive isotopes
  • 1.3.11 Model age
  • 1.3.12 The extinct nuclides and the fossil isochron
  • 1.3.13 The 182Hf-182W isotope system
  • 1.3.14 A single zircon dating by the Pb-Pb method
  • 1.3.15 Mass discrimination correction laws
  • 1.3.16 Isotope dilution method
  • 1.3.16.1 Basics of isotope dilution
  • 1.3.16.2 Error propagation in isotope dilution
  • 1.4 Introduction to mineralogy and petrology
  • 1.4.1 Thin section
  • 1.4.2 Solid solution and phase diagram
  • 1.4.3 Rock-forming minerals
  • 1.4.3.1 Four oxygens: olivine group
  • Z4+SiO4
  • 1.4.3.2 Six oxygens: pyroxene group
  • Z4+Si2O6
  • 1.4.3.3 Eight oxygens: feldspar group
  • Z8+Si2O8
  • 1.4.3.4 Twelve oxygens: garnet group
  • Z6+Al2Si3O12 and Z12+Si2O12
  • 1.4.4 Oxide minerals
  • 1.4.4.1 Spinels
  • 1.4.4.2 Silica minerals