Organic Matter in the Universe

Authored by an experienced writer and a well-known researcher of stellar evolution, interstellar matter and spectroscopy, this unique treatise on the formation and observation of organic compounds in space includes a spectroscopy refresher, as well as links to geological findings and finishes with the outlook for future astronomical facilities and solar system exploration missions. A whole section on laboratory simulations includes the Miller-Urey experiment and the ultraviolet photolysis of ices.Content:
Chapter 1 History and Introduction (pages 1–9):
Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Organic Matter (pages 11–22):
Chapter 3 Interstellar Molecules (pages 23–78):
Chapter 4 Organic Molecules in the Interstellar Medium (pages 79–87):
Chapter 5 Organic Compounds in Galaxies (pages 89–95):
Chapter 6 Synthesis of Organic Compounds in the Late Stages of Stellar Evolution (pages 97–108):
Chapter 7 Organic Compounds in the Solar System (pages 109–126):
Chapter 8 Organic Compounds as Carriers of Unsolved Astronomical Phenomena (pages 127–141):
Chapter 9 Chemical Structures of Organic Matter in Space (pages 143–164):
Chapter 10 Laboratory Simulations of Molecular Synthesis (pages 165–175):
Chapter 11 Origin of Life on Earth (pages 177–183):
Chapter 12 Lessons from the Past and Outlook for the Future (pages 185–190):