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.