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Astrochemistry the issue of molecular complexity in astrophysical environments

Astrochemistry the issue of molecular complexity in astrophysical environments

Astrochemistry the issue of molecular complexity in astrophysical environments

This paper aims at summarizing most of present ideas that are explored by astrochemists to investigate the chemistry taking place in various astronomical environments, with emphasis on the particular conditions which are met in space. Topics covered includes: Astrochemistry in the context of modern sciences, The bottom-up approach, Gas-phase processe, The top-down approach and Biomolecules.

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