ERC Advanced Grant · 2020
Molecular Spectra of Missing Ions in the Laboratory and in Space
Ions play a key role in the chemical evolution of our universe. The process of star and planet formation is tightly connected to the presence and abundance of these species. Their spectra turn into diagnostic tools for various astrophysical environments and their temporal evolution. However, laboratory spectra of most ions relevant to astrophysics are not available. Moreover, predicted spectra from ab-initio theory are not nearly accurate enough to guide astrophysical searches. Therefore, corner stones for our understanding of chemistry in the interstellar medium are missing. In sharp contrast, highly sensitive telescopes with large collection areas are ready to find these species in space.…
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