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Dissertation

Non-linear astrochemical kinetics: theory and applications

This Thesis shows discoveries in non-linear astrochemical kinetics as well as a deeper analysis of dark clouds chemistry.

Author
Dufour, G.C.
Date
21 June 2022
Links
Thesis in Leiden Repository

It is concluded that autocatalysis in interstellar gas-phase chemistry leads to bistability but when coupled with the gas-grain exchange of key species, the system can show Hopf bifurcation and lead to the appearance of complex chemical oscillations. The results and discussion of the five chapters allow further understanding of the chemical evolution in a gas phase system and in a gas-grain environment, providing better predictions to compare with future observations.

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