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http://dx.doi.org/10.5303/PKAS.2010.25.1.001

ASTROCHEMISTRY AND INTERSTELLAR MOLECULES  

Min, Y.C. (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute)
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Publications of The Korean Astronomical Society / v.25, no.1, 2010 , pp. 1-13 More about this Journal
Abstract
Astrochemistry provides powerful tools to understand various cosmic phenomena, including those in our solar system to the large-scale structure of the universe. In addition, the chemical property of an astronomical body is a crucial factor which governs the evolution of the system. Recent progress in astrophysical theories, computational modelings, and observational techniques requires a detailed understanding of the interactions between the constituents of an astronomical system, which are atoms and molecules within the system. Especially the far-infrared/sub-millimeter wave range, which is called as the last frontier in astronomical observations, contains numerous molecular lines, which may provide a huge amount of new information. However, we need an astrochemical understanding to use this information fully. Although this review is very limited, I would like to stress the importance of astrochemical approach in this overview for the field, which is getting much more attention than ever before.
Keywords
ISM - Interstellar molecules; Astrochemistry;
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