Molecular Complexes In Earth S Planetary Cometary And Interstellar Atmospheres

Author : Andrei A. Vigasin,Zden?k Slanina
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : 981023211X

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Molecular Complexes in Earth's Planetary, Cometary and Interstellar Atmospheres by Andrei A. Vigasin,Zden?k Slanina Pdf

This book introduces systematically the concept of weakly-bound complexes into the broad field of atmospheric sciences. To fill up the gap between our rapidly expanding knowledge of the individual properties of Van der Waals and hydrogen-bonded molecules, and our understanding of their role in the atmospheric processes, an ensemble of related topics are covered by a team of expert co-authors. The general properties of the weakly bound molecular complexes (or ?clusters?) are discussed, as well as their distribution in the planetary atmospheres. Collision-induced and dimeric absorption and emission are considered in the context of atmospheric spectroscopy. The advanced experimental techniques which enable us to study the spectroscopic features of molecular complexes in the gas phase, or which are adsorbed, are reviewed. The role of molecular complexes in the cometary atmosphere, the Earth mesosphere, and the atmospheres of the giant planets and some of their satellites are also discussed in detail.

Author : Claude Camy-Peyret,Andrei A. Vigasin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401000253

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Weakly Interacting Molecular Pairs: Unconventional Absorbers of Radiation in the Atmosphere by Claude Camy-Peyret,Andrei A. Vigasin Pdf

The Advanced Research Workshop entitled “Weakly Interacting Molecular Pairs: Unconventional Absorbers of Radiation in the At- sphere” was held in Abbaye de Fontevraud, France, from April 29 to May 3, 2002. The meeting involved 40 researchers from 14 countries. The goal of this meeting was to address a problem that the scienti?c community is aware of for many years. Up now, however, the so- tion for this problem is far from satisfactory. Pair e?ects are called unconventional in the title of this meeting. In speci?c spectral domains and/or geophysical conditions they are recognized to play a dominant role in the absorption/emission properties of the atmosphere. Water vapor continuum absorption is among the most prominent examples. Permanently improving accuracy of both laboratory studies and ?eld observations requires better knowledge of the spectroscopic features - tributable to molecular pairs which may form at equilibrium. The Workshop was targeted both to clarify the pending questions and, as far as feasible, to trace the path to possible answers since the underlying phenomena are yet incompletely understood and since a reliable theory is often not available. On the other hand, the lack of precise laboratory data on bimolecular absorption is often precluding the construction of reliable theoretical models. Ideally, the knowledge accumulated in the course of laboratory studies should correlate with the practical demands from those who are carrying out atmospheric ?eld measurements and space observations.

Author : Martin Gaykovich Khublaryan
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781905839223

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Types and Properties of Water - Volume I by Martin Gaykovich Khublaryan Pdf

Types and Properties of Water in two volumes is a component of Encyclopedia of Water Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. These volumes deal with different parts of the hydrosphere and features of water as substance in its three phases. Natural water is one of the most important substances for the maintenance of life on our planet. The main part of the Earth's water is concentrated in the hydrosphere (oceans, lakes, streams, underground water), and in the cryosphere (all the snow and ice). The atmosphere and living organisms also contain water, but in minor quantities as compared to the whole hydrosphere. Several types of water are in the Nature: atmospheric water, water in oceans, seas, coastal zones, and estuaries; in rivers, reservoirs, lakes and wetlands; groundwater including soil waters; glaciers, icebergs, and ground ice (permafrost). This set of volumes is designed to be a very authoritative reference for state-of-the-art knowledge on the various aspects such as: Characteristics of Water and Water Bodies in the Natural Environment; Properties of Atmospheric Water; Properties of Oceans, Inland Seas, Coastal Zones, and Estuaries; Properties of Rivers, Streams, Lakes and Wetlands; Properties of Soil Water and Groundwater; Properties Of Glacial, Iceberg And Permafrost Water. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : David C. Catling,James F. Kasting
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 595 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521844123

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Atmospheric Evolution on Inhabited and Lifeless Worlds by David C. Catling,James F. Kasting Pdf

A comprehensive and authoritative text on the formation and evolution of planetary atmospheres, for graduate-level students and researchers.

Author : Victor N. Cherepanov,Yulia N. Kalugina,Mikhail A. Buldakov
Publisher : Springer
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319490328

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Interaction-induced Electric Properties of van der Waals Complexes by Victor N. Cherepanov,Yulia N. Kalugina,Mikhail A. Buldakov Pdf

This brief explains the theory of the interaction-induced electrical properties of van der Waals complexes. It focuses on the interaction-induced electrical dipole moments, polarizabilities and first hyperpolarizabilities of atom-atomic, atom-molecular and molecular-molecular van der Waals complexes.

Author : Karl M. Kadish,Rodney S. Ruoff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 986 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2000-07-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471290890

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Fullerenes by Karl M. Kadish,Rodney S. Ruoff Pdf

Fullerene, molekulare "Fu?balle" aus 60 oder mehr Kohlenstoffatomen, sind eine Substanzklasse mit vielversprechenden Zukunftsaussichten, beispielsweise als Halbleiter, als Basis pharmazeutischer Wirkstoffe oder Polymerwerkstoffe. Dieses Buch bietet Ihnen einen aktuellen Uberblick uber das dynamische Forschungsgebiet. Zur Sprache kommen modernste Themen wie Metallofullerene, Nanorohren und organisch funktionalisierte Fullerenverbindungen. (06/00)

Author : Xing Lu,Takeshi Akasaka,Zdeněk Slanina
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1029 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811689949

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Handbook of Fullerene Science and Technology by Xing Lu,Takeshi Akasaka,Zdeněk Slanina Pdf

Nanocarbon chemistry and physics is a fast-developing, broad research area – the Nobel prizes in 1996 and 2010 awarded to two key discoveries in the field, and several other nanocarbon achievements of comparable importance. Owing to this rapid growth, the nanocarbon landscape fundamentally changes every few years, creating a need to survey the field on a regular basis to update the books that have become incomplete or even obsolete. As such, this book focuses on fullerenes and metallofullerenes and also on the related areas of nanotubes and graphenes. All the covered research topics provide important fundamental knowledge for the natural sciences, but also for applications in molecular electronics, superconductivity, catalysis, photovoltaics and medical diagnostics. The current nanocarbon research activities have particularly high application potential in the conversion of solar energy, future molecular memories, non-conventional materials for optoelectronics, and new treatments for civilization diseases. Offering a truly up-to-date critical survey of nanocarbon science, its concepts and highlights, it follows the concept of a handbook: it addresses key topics systematically, from historical background, methodological aspects, current important issues, and application potential, all supplied with extensive referencing. With individual chapters written by leading experts with extensive research experience, it is a comprehensive reference resource for graduate students and active researchers alike.

Author : Roy H. Williams
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466562318

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Spectroscopy by Roy H. Williams Pdf

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.Spectroscopy is a powerful technique that utilizes the interaction of light with matter. Analysis of various spectra can yield important physical characteristics of matter, including chemical composition, temperature, luminosity, mass, and more. The uses and implications of spectroscopy are very

Author : D.C.B. Whittet
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401589079

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Planetary and Interstellar Processes Relevant to the Origins of Life by D.C.B. Whittet Pdf

These are exciting times for exobiology. The ubiquity of organic molecules in interstellar clouds, comets and asteroids strongly supports a cosmic perspective on the origin of life. Data from both ground-based telescopes and the recently launched Infrared Space Observatory are providing new insight into the complexity of carbon-based chemistry beyond the Earth. Meteorites give us solid evidence for extraterrestrial amino acids, and putative fossil evidence for life in a 3.6 billion-year-old Martian meteorite hints that life in our system might not be the sole prerogative of the Earth. Giant planets have now been discovered orbiting other stars, and although such planets seem unlikely to be habitable themselves, their existence strongly suggests what many astronomers have long believed - that planetary systems are commonplace. All these topics are reviewed in this volume by active researchers. The level is appropriate for graduate students in astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, and related disciplines. It will also provide a valuable source of reference for active researchers in these fields.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 5604 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444538031

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Treatise on Geophysics by Anonim Pdf

Treatise on Geophysics, Second Edition, is a comprehensive and in-depth study of the physics of the Earth beyond what any geophysics text has provided previously. Thoroughly revised and updated, it provides fundamental and state-of-the-art discussion of all aspects of geophysics. A highlight of the second edition is a new volume on Near Surface Geophysics that discusses the role of geophysics in the exploitation and conservation of natural resources and the assessment of degradation of natural systems by pollution. Additional features include new material in the Planets and Moon, Mantle Dynamics, Core Dynamics, Crustal and Lithosphere Dynamics, Evolution of the Earth, and Geodesy volumes. New material is also presented on the uses of Earth gravity measurements. This title is essential for professionals, researchers, professors, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of Geophysics and Earth system science. Comprehensive and detailed coverage of all aspects of geophysics Fundamental and state-of-the-art discussions of all research topics Integration of topics into a coherent whole

Author : NASA Advisory Council. Solar System Exploration Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Astronautics in astronomy
ISBN : UCSD:31822015255854

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Planetary Exploration Through Year 2000 by NASA Advisory Council. Solar System Exploration Committee Pdf

Author : David Moore
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139620659

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Fungal Biology in the Origin and Emergence of Life by David Moore Pdf

The rhythm of life on Earth includes several strong themes contributed by Kingdom Fungi. So why are fungi ignored when theorists ponder the origin of life? Casting aside common theories that life originated in an oceanic primeval soup, in a deep, hot place, or even a warm little pond, this is a mycological perspective on the emergence of life on Earth. The author traces the crucial role played by the first biofilms – products of aerosols, storms, volcanic plumes and rainout from a turbulent atmosphere – which formed in volcanic caves 4 billion years ago. Moore describes how these biofilms contributed to the formation of the first prokaryotic cells, and later, unicellular stem eukaryotes, highlighting the role of the fungal grade of organisation in the evolution of higher organisms. Based on the latest research, this is a unique account of the origin of life and its evolutionary diversity to the present day.

Author : Vlado Valkovic
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000470802

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Origins of Life by Vlado Valkovic Pdf

The primary purpose of this book is to prepare the ground for coordinated efforts aiming to answer the question: where and when life originated. The appearance of life involves three successive stages: i) the formation of chemical elements and their combination to simple molecules, which is the concern of physicists; ii) the evolution of organized complexity in biomolecules and their reactions, which falls within the field of chemistry; iii) the onset of Darwinian evolution after the appearance of the first cell-like structure, which is studied by biologists. This book focuses on the first two steps of this process with chapters exploring topics such as chemical element abundances; galaxies, galactic magnetic fields and cosmic rays; galactic chemical evolution. Key Features: Contains extensive lists of reference and additional reading. Includes new hypotheses concerning the origin of life. Combines consideration from nuclear physics, astrophysics, astro- and geochemistry. Despite its interdisciplinary nature, this book remains accessible to nonexperts, and would be a valuable companion for both experts and laypeople.

Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : MINN:31951D006333872

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A Meeting with the Universe by United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Pdf

"A Meeting with the Universe is the story of what we learned about the universe and ourselves by going into space. It is not a textbook for scientists. It is written for everyone who shared the excitement and wonder fo the last few years -- students, teachers, scientists, other professional people, and curious citizens of all kinds. It is not a NASA history. It is a history of space exploration -- by NASA, by universities, by other government agencies, and by industries -- all of whom have played major roles. We have not attempted to apportion credit here; space has been studied by many, and the discoveries belong to us all. The book itself is a novel experiment in writing about science for non-scientific readers. It was not produced by science writers or journalists, but written and edited entirely by a group of NASA scientists, all of whom are deeply involved in space science activities and many of whom actively participated in the discoveries they describe. ... We are now at a watershed in space. After 20 years of challenging and exciting activity, we have done most of the easy things and made most of the obvious discoveries. What do we do next? How do we tackle the many new questions that have arisen about the Sun, the Earth, the other worlds, the universe around us, and ourselves? These are not just scientific questions. Their answers involve the understanding of the Earth's geology, its weather, and its climate -- factors that will affect the survival of our civilization, perhaps even of our species. ... Although we have only begun our movement into space, we have already traveled far and seen much. We have a shining vision of the universe and our future in it. Without that vision, without the will to follow it, something important in us -- perhaps we ourselves -- will perish." -- From the preface, Dr. John E. Naugle, Chief Scientist, NASA.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112048332198

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Outward to the Beginning by Anonim Pdf