Laboratory Astrochemistry

Abstract

Recent advances in astronomy showed that a variety of simple and complex organic molecules are abundantly observed in the interstellar medium. Astrochemical models confirmed that the physical and chemical conditions in regions where stars and planets are born affect the formation and destruction of life-related molecules in space. However, the exact formation mechanisms of those species, their ability to survive under harsh conditions in space, and their inclusion in planets are still largely unknown. Laboratory work can aid a better understanding of whether prebiotic species found on Earth have a ubiquitous extraterrestrial heritage. Here, we review a selection of contributions presented at the second Italian National Congress on (Proto-)Planetary Astrochemistry hosted by the University of Trieste on 11-14 September 2023 showcasing some of the worldwide cutting-edge work currently done in the field of laboratory astrochemistry.

Authors 8

1. S. Ioppolo

   Aarhus University

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   Aarhus University

   Department of Physics and Astronomy

2. M. Accolla

   National Institute for Astrophysics

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   National Institute for Astrophysics

3. N. Balucani

   University of Perugia

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   University of Perugia

4. Luca Bizzocchi

   University of Bologna

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   University of Bologna

5. Fabio Cozzolino

   National Institute for Astrophysics

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   National Institute for Astrophysics

6. Daniele Fulvio

   National Institute for Astrophysics

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   National Institute for Astrophysics

7. V. Mennella

   National Institute for Astrophysics

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   National Institute for Astrophysics

8. Pavithraa Sundararajan Aachen

   Leiden University

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   Leiden University