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Interstellar Chemistry in the Gas and on the Surfaces of Dust Particles

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Solid State Astrochemistry

Part of the book series: NATO Science Series ((NAII,volume 120))

Abstract

After an introduction to molecular observations pertaining to interstellar clouds, we discuss current ideas on the chemical processes occurring in the gas phase and on the surfaces of dust particles in clouds. Various pathways to the synthesis of polyatomic molecules are then illuminated. We summarize detailed gas-phase and gas-grain models of the chemistry in the cores of dense interstellar clouds and compare their results with observations. Extensions of modelling efforts to star formation regions are mentioned. We close with a discussion of current difficulties and likely directions of future activity.

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Herbst, E. (2003). Interstellar Chemistry in the Gas and on the Surfaces of Dust Particles. In: Pirronello, V., Krelowski, J., Manicò, G. (eds) Solid State Astrochemistry. NATO Science Series, vol 120. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0062-8_5

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