Oxford University Press, New York, Oxford, 1999, 471 pp. - ISBN
0-19-510501-Х
One of the greatest triumphs of scientific research during the past several decades has been our achievement of understanding complex macroscopic phenomena, of which combustion and atmospheric chemistry are notable examples. In the field of atmospheric chemistry, our detailed knowledge of elementary chemical reactions and photochemical processes has given us an understanding of phenomena such as the depletion of the ozone layer and creation of the ozone hole. While there are still areas— for example, polyatomic radicals—where our knowledge is incomplete, the use of powerful computers for model calculations allows us to make intelligent predictions.
Contents
Foreword. Introduction.
Solar Flux and Molecular Absorption.
Chemical Kinetics.
Origins.
Jovian Planets. Satellites and Pluto.
Mars. Venus.
Earth: Imprint of Life.
Earth: Human Impact.
Notes and Bibliography. Author and Proper Name Index. Subject Index.
One of the greatest triumphs of scientific research during the past several decades has been our achievement of understanding complex macroscopic phenomena, of which combustion and atmospheric chemistry are notable examples. In the field of atmospheric chemistry, our detailed knowledge of elementary chemical reactions and photochemical processes has given us an understanding of phenomena such as the depletion of the ozone layer and creation of the ozone hole. While there are still areas— for example, polyatomic radicals—where our knowledge is incomplete, the use of powerful computers for model calculations allows us to make intelligent predictions.
Contents
Foreword. Introduction.
Solar Flux and Molecular Absorption.
Chemical Kinetics.
Origins.
Jovian Planets. Satellites and Pluto.
Mars. Venus.
Earth: Imprint of Life.
Earth: Human Impact.
Notes and Bibliography. Author and Proper Name Index. Subject Index.