This note explains the
following topics: Molecular clouds, Composition clouds, Radiative association,
Photodissociation, Dissociative recombination, Ion-molecule reactions,
Photochemistry of ices, Chemistry In The Early Universe, Chemistry In Quiescent
Clouds, Diffuse and Translucent Clouds, Photon-Dominated Regions, Chemistry In
Shocked Regions, Dark Cloud Chemistry, Chemistry In Star-forming Regions.
Authored by Jes K. Jurgensen, Arnaud Belloche and Robin T. Garrod, this
PDF delves into the role that astrochemistry plays in the process of star
formation. Recent advances and challenges in the field are addressed, with a
focus on chemical inventories in star-forming regions. Chemical differentiation
and the evolution of the protostar under physical conditions are addressed by
the authors, who underscore fractionation as one of the processes. The
communication of physical and chemical aspects of star formation is made by the
document as it exposes the reader to such complicated interactions which finally
end in the emergence of stars and development of chemical complexity in space.
Author(s): Jes K. Jurgensen, Arnaud Belloche, and Robin T.
Garrod
It is a graduate course
note led by Prof. Jose-Luis Jimenez, and explorations into atmospheric chemistry
principles had been quite informative. Some of the topics covered include global
circulation, chemical transport, spectroscopy, and some more key atmospheric
processes. The note has focused around the chemistry of inorganic nitrogen and
acid deposition as well as around the role of aerosols, cloud, and fog
chemistry. The program seems to look for making sure students get a profound
understanding of complexity in the atmosphere and many other factors that go
into its chemistry, especially as it relates to environmental concerns.