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Ultraviolet astronomy and the quest for the origin of life - COSPAR 2018

  10.05.2017

Ultraviolet astronomy and the quest for the origin of life - COSPAR 2018
 

Understanding planetary system formation, the evolution of the young planetary disks, the interaction of stars with planetary atmospheres and the generation of complex, life
precursor molecules requires observations in the ultraviolet range. During this event, the current status of research in this field will be addressed. There will be three sessions devoted to: [1] Star formation and the ultraviolet radiation budget around protostars; [2]
The impact of ultraviolet radiation from the star and the outflow in young planetary disk
evolution and planet formation; and [3] Dust surface chemistry in UV irradiated environments and the formation of large molecules. The event will address both theoretical and observational aspects. At the end, a report will be produced on the data and facilities required for this field of research. This report will be included in the road map for UV facilities to be backed by the IAU working group on UV astronomy.