Chemical synthesis in astrochemical ices; Chemistry in the cold

by Prof. Nigel J Mason (Department of Physics and Astronomy and interdisciplinary Centre of Astrobiology, The Open University, UK)

Monday 12 Feb 2007, 10:00 → 11:00 Europe/Stockholm

FA 31 (Alba Nova)

An understanding of the chemical evolution of the universe necessarily requires that we gain a detailed knowledge of the complex chemistry occurring in both the present and past history of the universe. In this talk I will discuss the role of chemistry within \221ices\222 found within the Universe and in particular emphasize that in understanding such chemistry it is essential to understand the role of ice morphology if we are to unravel the complex chemistry leading to molecular formation in/on such ices and the physical properties of icy bodies in the universe.