Astrochemistry: overview and challenges. Issue Volume 13:Issue S332(2017) (4th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: van Dishoeck, Ewine F.
• Editors: Cunningham, Maria; Millar, Tom; Aikawa, Yuri
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union. Volume 13:Issue S332(2017)
• Page Start: 3
• Page End: 22
• Publication Date: 2018-09-04
• Subjects: astrochemistry, -- molecular data, -- molecular processes, -- ISM: molecules, -- stars: formation, -- planets: formation, -- comets, -- techniques: spectrocopic, -- galaxies: ISM; Astronomy -- Congresses; Astronomy -- Periodicals; 520
• DOI: 10.1017/S1743921317011528
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-9213

Abstract

Abstract: This paper provides a brief overview of the journey of molecules through the Cosmos, from local diffuse interstellar clouds and PDRs to distant galaxies, and from cold dark clouds to hot star-forming cores, protoplanetary disks, planetesimals and exoplanets. Recent developments in each area are sketched and the importance of connecting astronomy with chemistry and other disciplines is emphasized. Fourteen challenges for the field of Astrochemistry in the coming decades are formulated.