CHEM 451
Astrochemistry Laboratory
Credit: 3 or 4 hours.
An active, hands-on introduction to observational astrochemistry, laboratory astrochemistry and theoretical astrochemistry. Activities will include astronomical observations of interstellar molecules at the Observatory, spectroscopy of molecules in the laboratory, quantum chemical calculations and simulations of molecular spectra, and modeling of interstellar chemistry. Same as ASTR 451. Prerequisite: CHEM 450.
Available spring 2009