Members of the Astrochemistry
Laboratory propose and carry
out measurements,
observations and modeling of
key rates and/or fundamental
quantities that control
important chemical processes
in astrophysical and
planetary environments or
that yield the chemical and
isotopic compositions of
solar system bodies. Members
also perform simulations of
natural processes or
synthesize simplified analog
samples of natural materials
in order to better understand
the unexpected consequences
of natural events or to
record the spectroscopic
properties of well
characterized samples for
comparison with observations.
