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The Production of Complex Molecules in Dense Interstellar Clouds

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Molecular Astrophysics

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((ASIC,volume 157))

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The synthesis of gas phase molecules in dense interstellar clouds is discussed. Detailed models that utilize gas phase reactions to both produce and deplete smaller molecules are explained. Problems in extending gas phase, ion-molecule synthetic pathways to complex molecules are clarified and the role of radiative association processes is emphasized. Reaction pathways for gas phase complex molecule production that include radiative association reactions are depicted, especially for hydrocarbons and cyanoacetylenes. Recent models of the gas phase chemistry of dense clouds that contain complex molecular species are examined. Finally, avenues for future investigation are explored.

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    Eric Herbst

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  1. Institut für Astrophysik, Max-Planck-lnstitut für Physik und Astrophysik, Garching-bei-München, Germany

    G. H. F. Diercksen

  2. Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA

    W. F. Huebner

  3. Department of Chemistry, Indian University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA

    P. W. Langhoff

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Herbst, E. (1985). The Production of Complex Molecules in Dense Interstellar Clouds. In: Diercksen, G.H.F., Huebner, W.F., Langhoff, P.W. (eds) Molecular Astrophysics. NATO ASI Series, vol 157. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5432-8_7

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