The Physics and Chemistry of Interstellar Molecular Clouds: mm and Sub-mm Observations in Astrophysics
Subtitle: Proceedings of a Symposium Held at Zermatt, Switzerland, 22–25 September 1988 to Commemorate the 600th Anniversary of the University of Cologne and the 20th Anniversary of the Gornergrat Observatory
By: by G. Winnewisser, J. T. Armstrong
Contributors: Armstrong, J. T., author
Series: Lecture Notes in Physics -- 331
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published: 1989
Place of publication: Berlin, Heidelberg
Language: eng
Number of pages: 463
ISBN-13: 9783540461876; 9783540512974
Subjects: Physical and theoretical Chemistry; Astrophysics; Astronomy; Physics; Physical organic chemistry; Physical geography; Geophysics/Geodesy
Description: The purpose of this book is to contribute to improved understanding of interstellar physics and chemistry. The most recent results in the field of millimeter, submillimeter and infrared astronomy are presented, with an emphasis on galactic and extragalactic interstellar molecular spectroscopy. The topics are treated both in the form of review articles and short communications. The presentation guides the newcomer to the most advanced topics both in the astrophysical and in the technical development, as well as covering the history of the subject. As a comprehensive overview the book will be useful for researchers and postgraduates.