Ultraviolet Astronomy and the Quest for the Origin of Life

Ultraviolet Astronomy and the Quest for the Origin of Life utilizes astronomical observations in the ultraviolet range to better understand the generation of complex, life-precursor molecules. The origin of RNA is still under debate but seems to be related to the generation of pools of complex organic molecules submitted to heavy cycles of solution in water and drying. This book investigates whether these cycles require a planetary surface or may occur in space by examining both the theoretical and observational aspects of the role of UV radiation in the origin of life. This book offers the latest advances in these studies for astronomers, astrobiologists and planetary scientists. Addresses both the theoretical and observational aspects of the role of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the origin of lifeInvestigates requirements on planetary surfaces, in space, and the origin of RNABuilds on the use of ultraviolet observations related to planetary system formation, the evolution of young planetary disks, and the interaction of stars with planetary atmospheres INDICE: 1. The Growing Case for Life as a Cosmic Phenomenon2. The origin of life on Earth3. UV chemistry in warm little ponds (WLP) on rocky planets 4. Exploring habitability under an environment of strong superflares at a time when the ozone layer first formed on Earth5. Laboratory simulations of the origin of life in young planets6. UV astronomy and the quest for the origin of life

• ISBN: 978-0-12-819170-5
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 200
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés